Year: 2026
Understanding Stock-Based and Executive Compensation During Divorce Restricted stock units, stock options, deferred compensation, and other equity-based awards can become some of the most valuable—and most disputed—assets in a high-net-worth New Jersey divorce. Unlike a bank account or a piece of real estate, these benefits may be unvested, tied to future employment, subject to performance…
How Trust Income Can Affect Alimony in a High-Net-Worth Divorce Trusts can create difficult questions in a New Jersey divorce. One spouse may be the beneficiary of a family trust that owns substantial investments, real estate, business interests, or other valuable property. The beneficiary may receive regular distributions, have certain expenses paid by the trust,…
Understanding How Alimony Is Calculated in New Jersey Alimony is one of the biggest financial concerns in many New Jersey divorces. If you may be required to pay support, you may be wondering how much you could owe, how long payments may last, and whether the court will consider your own expenses. If you are…
Child custody disputes are among the most personal and emotionally difficult issues a parent can face. When your relationship with your child, your parenting time, or your child’s safety is at stake, the legal process can feel overwhelming even under ordinary circumstances. In 2026, New Jersey made significant changes to the law governing custody and…
Preparing for Divorce in New Jersey: What to Know Before You File Thinking about divorce is rarely a sudden decision. For many people, it comes after months or years of uncertainty, conflict, emotional distance, financial stress, or concern about what the future will look like for their children. You may not be ready to file…
Russell Law Divorce & Family Lawyers Selected for 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists The New Jersey family law attorneys are recognized for their experienced and compassionate legal advocacy Russell Law Divorce & Family Lawyers is proud to announce that Attorney Joseph J. Russell has been named to the 2026 New Jersey…
Attorney Joseph J. Russell Announces Launch of Russell Law, LLC The Divorce and Family Law Firm stands ready to serve New Jersey residents in its new chapter Following more than 20 transformative years at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Attorney Joseph J. Russell is thrilled to announce the launch of Russell Law, LLC – a…