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Our practice focuses on the representation of purchasers, sellers and lenders of both residential and commercial real estate.

We understand how exciting buying or selling a real property is but also know that is probably one of the most significant financial transactions that anyone can undertake in their lifetime. As such, the proper legal guidance is crucial, as without it, the process can become frustrating, overwhelming and more expensive than necessary.

Commercial closings involve real estate law that governs retail centers, office buildings, hotels, apartment complexes, or vacant property slated for development. It is essential that, prior to a closing on commercial property, there is sufficient time for the real estate attorney to complete due diligence in reviewing all appropriate documents, such as title, insurance policies, business sales and acquisitions, zoning and easement documents, and any pertinent leases and/or small business loans.

We represent Buyers, Sellers and Financial Institutions from drafting a Purchase and Sale Contract through obtaining the final Title Insurance Policy. We offer our clients broad based real estate legal advice and representation in the following transactions:

• Residential/Commercial Real Estate Sales Transactions
• Closings
• Construction Contracts
• Leases
• Mortgage-Based Financing Transactions
• Land Use
• Easements
• Zoning
• Breach of Contract
• Buyer-Seller Disputes
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Life's simple matters can quickly become complex and more difficult to resolve when there are estate and family disputes.

Matters like the legal rights and obligations of the parties, the value of assets in issue, personal matters and a wide number of administrative and procedural nuances can together seem and become very overwhelming.

Our Firm seamlessly represents individuals and parties in family disputes which range from single issues to more complex matters, by offering legal guidance in custody, issues steaming out of separation, income determination, spousal and child support. We appear before levels of court in the states of New Jersey and New York. We help negotiate, draft, review and approve all forms of family contracts, cohabitation and property settlement agreements.

Divorce

Although not always a desired situation, you have come to the right place for assistance. In addition to the emotional token, divorces can be a complicated process. Our Firm is here to help you avoid all the confusion and all the mistakes you may make if you did not have a lawyer.

Child Custody

We can assist you with establishing child custody in challenging situations, including situations involving child abduction, violence, alienation and relocation. Our goal is always to make sure the best inters of your children, physically and emotionally, are preserved.

Spousal Support

We analyze each individual case and assist in amending, enforcing or terminating an existing spousal support order. We take the time in helping you understand the factors that determine the amount and duration of spousal support such as, the length of the marriage, the disparity of the couple’s incomes, whether children are involved, and the role each person payed during the marriage.

Child Support

We draw on our child support legal experience by helping clients calculate child support in keeping with their individual circumstances. While we cannot guarantee the rulings of every court, we can forecast court rulings when it comes to special circumstances.

Calculations

We often tend to forget that Child Support is the right of the child — it is not the right of either parent/guardian! Child support is calculated based on the income of the parents and it is based on the percentage of time the child resides with the particular parent. Child support pays for daily cost of food, shelter and other basics. We will analyze child support guidelines to ensure the child’s best interest and needs are met.

Modifations

Life is constantly evolving and not static. A change of circumstances provides the foundation to change or cancel child support. However, in order to qualify, you must demonstrate a material change in your circumstances. Unless and until you receive a court order that changes your current child support obligations, the law still holds the party responsible for payment must continue to do so. An experienced family law attorney will help you determine when a modification is appropriate.

Guardianship

Our firm concentrates on the best interest of the child and the parents’ ability to make decisions for their children by ensuring their care and protection. Parents’ responsibilities mean making day to day decisions for their children pertaining to their upbringing, education, activities, residence, etc. We know your child is your most prized possession and we take decisive steps to guard him or her during and after your separation.

Asset Division

We guide you to determine the best way to negotiate a settlement effectively. We know we all we get awkward when the term asset divisions appears. Dividing your marital property can mean parting with half of your assets with all the memories and emotions attached.

Although we rarely think of death as part of life’s journey, it is one that we should nonetheless we prepared to take. When it comes to legal preparations, our biggest concern should lie in making those preparations early, in consideration of those we leave behind to ensure we protect our loved ones as best we can. There are uncomfortable topics which include illness, incapacity and death that our Firm is here to help you with. At some point in everyone’s life, certain difficult questions must be answered. Questions such as:

• Who will act as the Power of Attorney for your property?
• Who will act as the Power of Attorney for your personal care?
• Who will speak for you when you cannot speak for yourself?
• Who will care for your children? Your loved ones? Your pets?
• Who will care for those dependents with special care needs?

Knowing When to Renew Your Estate Plan

Having a Will and a Living Will can provide you with a sense of security. It can feel good knowing there is a plan in place for the worst possible scenarios. Wills should be updated to reflect the kinds of life changes we all experience. Significant life changes are often an excellent time to revisit your estate planning to ensure it remains legal and relevant, and that your loved ones remain protected and cared for.

Will

A will is an exceedingly important document, especially for those with children. Dying without a will can have long-lasting impact on those you leave behind, and removes any control you might have otherwise had over the distribution of your estate after your death. This may lead to your estate being distributed amongst those you might not have wished to benefit, or it may lead to dispute, or simply long delays in your beneficiaries receiving their due. Our office is committed to making the process as simple and straightforward as possible. We have the experience and the tools to help you clearly identify, and then clearly articulate your goals and concerns. We do this to help you reduce the potential for disagreement or dispute. We will help to ensure that minor children are taken care of in a way that lines up with your value system.

Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney helps others speak on your behalf when you are unable to do so for yourself. Power of Attorney for Personal Care and Power of Attorney for Management of Property can be combined in one document or be in separate documents and can even have different attorneys appointed in each. Our strength is in people and relationships. We have tools in place to help you make the best possible choices when it comes to the appointment of someone to act on your behalf with power of attorney.

Living Will/Advance Directive

The thought of not being able to make decisions on your own behalf can be frightening. If you’ve ever considered the possibility that illness or injury may leave you in a state of incapacity, then a Living Will is likely something you’ve investigated, and if it concerns you, then it’s definitely something that should become part of the plan you work towards. A Living Will (sometimes referred to as an Advance Care Directive) is a document meant to communicate your wishes regarding care, treatment, and even housing if you are unable to do so, or if you no longer have the capacity to make reasonable decisions.

We offer representation in the areas of creditor rights, major workouts, and reorganizations, both in and out of bankruptcy. The firm represents creditors and debtors in bankruptcy courts throughout New Jersey. The firm counsels creditors in all facets of bankruptcy practice, including motions for relief from stay, motionsto compel assumption and/or rejection of executory contracts, complaints to deny discharge or except a debt from discharge as well as court appointed receivers in state court foreclosures and liquidations.

Whether you are experiencing reluctant debtors, demanding creditors, or a bankruptcy trustee who claims you owe him or her money, we can assist you in all forms of debtor-creditor and bankruptcy disputes. We have the experience, skill, and resources to promptly assess your situation and assist you with your available options whether they involve counseling, negotiation, litigation or filing bankruptcy proceedings such as Chapter 7 and 13.