On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Thursday, April 3, 2014. Celebrities, just like many people in New Jersey, get divorced. Not all marriages last forever and even the best intentioned marriages can end. Trace Adkins and his wife of 16 years, Rhonda Adkins, filed for divorce recently. Trace Adkins, […]
Who gets the tax exemption for children after a divorce?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Thursday, March 20, 2014. Tax day is less than a month away. New Jersey residents who are divorced with children will need to figure out which parent gets to claim the tax exemption. Unless the parents agree otherwise, under IRS rules the parent […]
Why everyone should have financial literacy before divorce
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Friday, March 14, 2014. In some marriages, the reality is that one spouse may often take the lead on family finances. Sometimes, this means the other spouse may know very little about the bigger financial picture of the marriage. Unfortunately, when a divorce […]
Can a QDRO help your divorce situation?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. New Jersey residents who have gone through a divorce know how complicated and emotionally draining the process can be. Once the divorce is finalized, the enforcement of the settlement may become the next headache for men and women. Even […]
When your spouse makes financial threats during a divorce
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. What is a person to do when their spouse makes threats during a divorce? New Jersey residents who are going through a divorce know how emotionally challenging the situation can be. Many times there are disputes between spouses over […]
Keeping up with another high-profile divorce
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Thursday, December 26, 2013. The end of a marriage is always a sad event for New Jersey couples who assumed their marriage would last forever. Certainly no one foresees divorce on their wedding day. Still, for many couples it becomes a reality. Celebrities […]
What kind of questions should be answered before a divorce?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. New Jersey residents who are contemplating or going through a divorce situation can be intimidated by the complex process. A person may find that asking the right questions can help ease their anxiety and help them feel more prepared […]
New Jersey families can co-parent through difficulties
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, November 29, 2013. New Jersey residents know that being a parent is the most challenging job there is. When one is a single parent, the job can be even more difficult. Many family law issues can come into play including child support […]
When are experts needed in a divorce?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, November 1, 2013. New Jersey residents dealing with family law issues know that there are many complicated facets of the proceedings. Child support, property division and alimony can be difficult to figure out for many couples. Experts can be helpful in […]
When considering a divorce try not to make these mistakes
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Many New Jersey residents are considering divorce. Although divorce is common it still doesn’t make it an easy decision or an easy process to go through. Careful planning and consideration should be done in advance to make the divorce […]
