On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | Jun 2, 2020 | Family Law
Many people in New Jersey own and operate family businesses. For some, their success has been the product of years of hard work and careful planning. For others, their business may be a family heirloom which they are now entrusted to manage into the next generation....
On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | May 20, 2020 | Family Law
Given how much people across the country love their pets, it may not come as a surprise to many that 51% of Americans are cat owners and 75% are dog owners. One often hears stories of how thousands of dollars are spent in every household for pet food, medicines,...
On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | May 14, 2020 | Family Law
More and more couples, who had troubles in their relationships prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, are reevaluating whether or not to file for divorce during quarantine. Determining whether to file for divorce before or after pandemic restrictions are lifted can seem like...
On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | Mar 30, 2020 | Family Law
When couples end their marriage or civil union, they must deal with the division of the property that they acquired and payment of their debts. Seeking fair and reasonable property division under New Jersey law is an important part of any divorce. New Jersey applies...
On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | Feb 25, 2020 | Family Law
There are many different ways that people in New Jersey raise their children. When couples are living together, generally they each have various roles they take on and certain patterns emerge for who takes care of which responsibilities. Couples also may share all the...
On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | Feb 19, 2020 | Family Law
While some states do allow couples to file for a legal separation, New Jersey is not one of them. However, there are two other procedures that can be used to accomplish a similar outcome. One is known as a Complaint for Separate Maintenance, and the other is a...
