by Alexandra “Lexie” Rigden | May 22, 2023 | Family Law
Common Causes of Divorce There are numerous causes of action for divorce in New Jersey, including: Irreconcilable differences Adultery Separation Desertion Extreme Cruelty Substance Abuse Mental Illness Imprisonment Deviant Sexual Conduct Here are the three most...
by Alexandra “Lexie” Rigden | May 16, 2023 | Family Law
What Is Full Custody? Often a client will say that he or she wants “full custody.” However, “full custody” does not mean anything specific. Legal vs Physical Custody In New Jersey, there are two main types of custody—and “full” is not one of them: legal (sole...
by Alexandra “Lexie” Rigden | May 8, 2023 | Family Law
During the process of divorce, clients often ask whether they should participate in mediation and what the process entails. It is a good sign if parties are willing to try to amicably resolve their issues, either through mediation or with attorneys. In some cases,...
by Alexandra “Lexie” Rigden | May 4, 2023 | Family Law
Are you going through a divorce and wondering what will happen to any stock awards you or your spouse have been awarded? In many cases, you or your spouse may have received stock awards from an employer. Those shares will vest over a period of years as opposed to all...
by Alexandra “Lexie” Rigden | Feb 6, 2023 | Family Law
This is an annual Public Service Announcement about engagement rings. Open any social media page, and you will surely see lots of engagements around Valentine’s Day, which is a traditional gift-giving holiday. But lovers beware and be aware—if an engagement ends...