Family Law Information Center

New York and Northern New Jersey Divorce Lawyers
Fischer, Porter & Thomas, P.C.

Advisory, Transactional, and Litigation Legal Services
Caring, Responsive, Committed

The practical legal services offered to matrimonial law clients of Fischer, Porter & Thomas are not restricted to traditional aspects of divorce equitable property distribution. Our matrimonial law attorneys are, in fact, experienced at counseling our northern New Jersey and NYC clients through divorce settlements, with an eye toward evaluating and dividing sophisticated and complex business interests, if necessary, and with detailed attention to child support guidelines, and instructions on grounds for future modifications . Additionally, we offer knowledgeable legal assistance in such related areas as estate planning and real estate as it relates to family law. Our matrimonial law attorneys take care to ensure that all essential matters are taken into account throughout, and beyond, your divorce proceedings.

The information in this Matrimonial Law Information Center is intended to be general and may not address your particular legal issue. To schedule a personalized consultation, contact Fischer, Porter & Thomas.

Divorce - An Overview

Contemplating divorce is always difficult. Whether you are sure you want to end your marriage or are still considering your options, it helps to learn the basics of divorce law and process. Should you conclude that divorce is necessary, it is very important that you seek the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. Involving a knowledgeable family law attorney as soon as possible in the divorce process is one of the best ways to preserve your own long-term financial and emotional health.

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Division of Property

When there is little or no marital property, no children, no issues of alimony or spousal maintenance, amicable spouses can usually obtain a quick divorce. Most divorces, however, are different and far more complex. The typical divorce involves a union of a number of years with considerable marital property, both personal property and real estate, children, family businesses, large or concealed debts, trust funds, real estate in other states, joint and separate accounts, investments, insurance, pensions, and other assets. In these complex situations, the parties often cannot divide their property on their own and therefore may require court involvement for its ultimate division.

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Questions to Ask During Divorce

Whether you should end your marriage is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will ever encounter. It is important to approach the question from a rational perspective rather than solely an emotional one. In many ways it is a business decision that requires you to evaluate many issues. Once you review this list of questions, you may rethink the direction you are headed, or you will be better prepared to move forward while working with an attorney.

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How to Move On

Recovering from a divorce is similar to the grieving process one experiences when a loved one dies. There are five stages in the process: shock and denial, anger, ambivalence, depression and recovery. Many people expect to work through these stages one after the other, but that isn't usually how it happens. You can expect to move in and out of each phase over time and sometimes experience more than one phase at the same time. It is a difficult process and time consuming. Family counselors advise it may take as long as two years to fully recover.

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An Amicable Divorce

Divorce is one of the most emotional experiences a person will ever face. The decision to end a marriage is not easy and is often accompanied with anger, fear, and resentment. The negative emotions associated with divorce are responsible for more than hurt feelings; they affect the final outcome of settlement negotiations. Most important, if children are involved, they will suffer. It is in your best interest to approach divorce from an amicable perspective. This will allow you to put on your business hat, which is critical for reaching a successful settlement. It will also allow you to put on your effective parent hat, which is critical for helping your children through this difficult process.

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