- DivorceChoosing to get a divorce is a major decision. We will provide the attention to detail necessary, whether it is an uncontested divorce (meaning both parties want the divorce and agree on what it is they want) or a contested one. After you make this life-altering decision, we’ll bring your case from start to finish at the earliest possible date. Unlike a “document preparation service”, our office is in it for the long haul and the full ride, from the filing of the complaint to that coveted gold-sealed final judgment of divorce.
- Child SupportHere are the child support factors. The court determines when child support ends–defined as emancipation. Currently New Jersey defaults to ending support when the child reaches the age of nineteen (19) pursuant to a new law passed in 2017. See N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67-56.73. Deciding which parent pays for private school and/or college tuition, room and board may also be a contentious issue.
- Premarital AgreementWe also handle all related issues such as domestic violence restraining orders, custody, prenuptial agreements and more. Ask us about legal separation and Bed and Board divorce.
- Spousal SupportTo learn more about the factors the Court will consider regarding awarding alimony (also known as spousal support) read here. Termination of alimony is a complex area of the law, but our state legislature documented some of the factors to be reviewed by the court in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. Full retirement age is loosely defined as the age you are entitled to receive full social security benefits.
- Legal Separation
- DUI/DWIIf you’ve received a ticket for driving while under the influence (“DWI”) of alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs in New Jersey I can defend your rights in court. Repeat offenses can lead to suspension of your driving privileges and other serious penalties.
- Traffic ViolationsIf you’ve got a speeding ticket or any other legal matter in municipal court, contact Richard F. Fried, Esq. to discuss your options. In New Jersey it often pays to go to court to contest your motor vehicle violation rather than simply paying it on the NJ pay.gov website.
- Restraining Order
- Business FormationIf you are considering going out on your own by starting your own business you are in good company! According to the U.S. Small Business Administration there are at least 31.7 million companies in the United States with less than 500 employees–the definition of small business. A whopping 25.7 million–more than 8 out of 10–have no employees at all. It’s just the owner versus the world. About 6 million small businesses have at least one or more paid employees.
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesIf you are a tenant and need assistance to avoid eviction or to get a refund of your security deposit, we can help with that.
- WillsWhen you’re ready to prepare your Last Will there are a few decisions you’ll need to make before the documents can be prepared for your signature. This topic is a bit daunting for many people, so feel free to ask any questions that come to mind after skimming this page.
- Power of AttorneyFor your Durable Power of Attorney we need you to name an Attorney In Fact and usually one alternate Attorney in Fact.
- Probate
- ForeclosureThis is the four to five year repayment process that may enable you to save your home from foreclosure. We pool all your debts into a “plan” which you pay back monthly–so you need to be earning money to file. The difficult part is that you still need to make your current mortgage and car payments on time or the creditor can eventually proceed to foreclose/repo by legally maneuvering around your “stay” in bankruptcy. This type of bankruptcy can work if you can discipline yourself to make payments every month.