by Alexandra “Lexie” Rigden | Jul 24, 2023 | Family Law
As interest rates continue to rise, with a typical five-year fixed mortgage deal now exceeding 6%, divorcing couples face a new negotiating point: keeping the low mortgage or buying a new one at a higher rate. Who Gets the Mortgage? In recent months, we’ve seen...
by Alexandra “Lexie” Rigden | Jul 18, 2023 | Family Law
The decisions you make about divorce will impact your life for many years to come—including the decisions you make right up front about how to divorce. Many people are torn between two main options when navigating the legal process of divorce:...
by Alexandra “Lexie” Rigden | Jun 21, 2023 | Family Law
Divorce can be a complicated process, especially when it comes to taxes. Divorce can have significant tax implications, especially when it comes to equitable distribution and child dependency/tax exemption. For couples going through a divorce, understanding how to...
by Alexandra “Lexie” Rigden | Jun 14, 2023 | Family Law
Often, a picture or a text is worth a thousand words. That maxim holds true in court and can be used as evidence. However, there are certain conditions that need to be met first. Conditions for Using Text Messages in Court The conditions for using text messages in...
by Alexandra “Lexie” Rigden | Jun 5, 2023 | Family Law
Even if a couple doesn’t make it until “death-do-us-part,” any marriage lasting 20 years or more in New Jersey falls into the “long-term marriage” category. That means that a dependent spouse may be entitled to Open Durational Alimony. How Long Does Open Durational...