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You Can Run But You Can’t Hide: Answering a Divorce Summons in NJ

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You Can Run But You Can’t Hide: Answering a Divorce Summons in NJ

March 25, 2014

If you are served with a divorce summons and you don’t want a divorce, feel conflicted about the divorce, or don’t know how to proceed, your first reaction might be that if you ignore it, it will just go away.

Making a New House a Home After Divorce in NJ

March 25, 2014

If you will not be remaining in the marital home after your divorce, a move is in your future. Moving is stressful under the best of circumstances, but when you add a divorce on top of it, it can feel

Stay At Home Parents and Divorce in NJ

March 25, 2014

If you are a stay at home parent, you may be wondering if this will give you an edge in your divorce or custody case. After all, you’ve been your child’s primary parent and have likely been the person most

Changing Attorneys in Your Divorce Case in NJ

March 25, 2014

Working with an attorney is like working with any other professional. Sometimes it just isn’t a good fit. In rare cases, a family law attorney could make a mistake, fail to listen to you, or do things you don’t agree

When Can I Remarry after Divorce in NJ?

March 25, 2014

You may wonder when you are able to remarry after your divorce. In New Jersey, you are free to remarry at any point after your divorce is final. However, you must be certain your divorce is actually official and final.

Sharing a Home During Divorce

March 8, 2014

Many couples continue to live in the same house during and sometimes even after divorce. One of the most common reasons for this is money. If all of your money is tied up in the house, it may be impossible

Why People Don’t Pay Child Support

March 8, 2014

Custodial parents need financial support to raise their children. It’s expensive to pay for a child’s shelter, food, and clothing – along with their medical care, school supplies, car costs, and numerous other expenses. At D and D Family Law,

NJ Teen Sues Parents for Support

March 8, 2014

New Jersey has been in the headlines lately with the Rachel Canning case. This 18-year-old moved out of her parents’ home and into a friend’s home after she disagreed with her parents’ rules. She then sued her parents for her

Spring Cleaning for Your Divorce

March 8, 2014

Spring is here at last and maybe you’ve got the itch to do some spring cleaning. When you are going through a divorce you may feel the urge to make some big changes at home as you either move into

Safe Deposit Boxes and Divorce

March 5, 2014

Safe-deposit boxes are secure, fireproof storage spaces offered by banks. Some people keep their valuables in a safe-deposit box. If you and your spouse have one, you need to understand some issues regarding your divorce and your safe-deposit box. If

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