Insurance fraud is a serious criminal charge in New Jersey that can trap a person who, perhaps because of financial distress, makes an error in judgment when filing an insurance claim. In other cases, even a person’s honest mistakes or non-criminal carelessness can...

You and your ex are going to both be as involved in your child’s life as possible after divorce. But you are worried about coming up with a custody agreement that works for the both of you and, most importantly, your children. Thinking methodically about devising your...

It is unfortunate, but false domestic abuse claims sometimes happen in New Jersey and across the nation. A lot of the time, these allegations come from spouses or significant others who are looking to better their positions in divorce or child custody cases. Given...

Co-parenting in New Jersey may be difficult for parents who work busy schedules, but sharing custody and coordinating on matters relevant to the child’s upbringing will ultimately make a divorce easier on a child. Even if it is not feasible to agree to a 50-50 child...

People in New Jersey who have followed the college admissions scandal may be interested to know that actress Lori Loughlin will plead guilty to conspiracy charges and receive a sentence of two months in prison for her role. Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, her...

On June 23, a former New Jersey transit union finance officer pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $120,000 from his union. His plea was entered in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. According to media reports, the 57-year-old defendant worked as a...

Prenuptial agreements, or prenups, don’t have the best reputation. After all, it can feel ominous to lay out the details of your divorce before you even say, “I do.” However, a recent survey of divorce lawyers found a 62% increase in the total number of prenup...

Filing for bankruptcy is a difficult decision that can be just as emotionally distressing as it is complicated seeming. Although it can feel like an extreme measure, it’s often the best recourse for pulling yourself out of a financial labyrinth. Some people avoid...

As you prepare for your divorce, you are thinking about the financial adjustments you will have to make in the future. You know the end of your marriage will affect your finances in many ways, and naturally, you are thinking about ways you can protect your long-term...

Nearly everyone goes through times when money is tight. In many cases, you can juggle your bills and debts, keeping your creditors happy until things are back to normal. One financial obligation you cannot juggle is your child support payments.During your divorce or...