Clinton Township Newsletter

2 4 j a n u a r y 2 0 2 0 w w w . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . c o m n o R t H c o u n t y b R a n c H l i b R a R y ' s u p c o m i n g e v e n t s Jan. 6 Incubator starts Mon 9:30 am Jan. 7 Yoga & Meditation with Jane Schear Tues 12 noon Jan. 8 The River and the Wall (Sierra drop in) Wed 7 pm Jan. 9 Muscle re-balance and Stress with Jen James of Celestial Yoga Thurs 10 am Jan. 9 Massage Workshop with Gail Kinsey Thurs 7 pm Jan. 14 Yoga & Meditation with Jane Schear Tues 12 noon Jan. 14 Book Group: Defending Jacob Tues 7 pm Jan. 16 Keep Less, Toss More Declutter prg. with Jamie Novak Thurs 7 pm Jan. 18 David Podles performs Gypsy music concert Sat. 2 pm Jan. 21 Yoga & Meditation with Jane Schear Tues 12 noon Jan. 21 NPS. Highland Coalition with speaker Zachary Cole Tues 7 pm Jan. 23 Generate More Customers, Marketing prg. with Tom Levers of DigitalLevers Thurs 7 pm Jan. 24 Movie: call for title (w/captions) Fri 2 pm Jan. 25 Movie: call for title Sat. 2 pm Jan. 28 NCB Garden Club: topic TBD Tues 7 pm Jan. 30 Movie and Program: "Clinton Music Hall" Thurs 7 pm Please register as these programs will fill! Call 908.730.6135 or visit the Library's Events Calendar at: www.HCLibrary.us. Dates, times and details are subject to change. See you at the Library! Come to the Library and enjoy our programs! 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, NJ 08809 Main Phone: 908.730.6262 | Reference: 908.730.6135 Mon, Fri, Sat, 9 am - 5 pm Tues, Wed, Thurs, 9 am - 9 pm Victor A. Rotolo is a long-time resident of Clinton Township and the founder of Rotolo Karch Law. Call Rotolo Karch Law today: 908.534.7900 to discuss any legal situation confronting you. Your half-hour consultation is free of charge! Their attorneys and staff are ready to serve your legal needs. Rotolo Karch Law • 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www. RotoloKarchLaw.com C o s t l y D i v o r C e M i s t a k e s I'm often asked, "How much will my divorce cost?" There are several factors that can influence the cost of your divorce, including: • The process you use and/or professionals you hire. • Where you live. • How complicated your case is. • The extent of cooperation, or lack of, between you and your soon-to-be ex. To help control the expense, if possible, work with your spouse to reach agreements on property and asset distribution or parenting arrangements. But certainly, what you don't want to do is make mistakes that will add to the expense of your divorce. Some of the more common mistakes are: 1. Not consulting a lawyer. Lawyers know the procedures and etiquette to follow in court and can help you navigate your proceedings appropriately. A lawyer can also foresee potential issues in the future and can draft a comprehensive and lasting agreement that may avoid subsequent issues and avoid further legal fees and costs. 2. Not having your paperwork ready. Proof of your income as well as your debts will back up your requests whether you're looking for financial support or for a reduction in the amount of support you pay. 3. Not being reasonable or honest. Judges don't view it favorably if you are unreasonable or overreach in your requests. If you need $1000 a month, don't ask for $2000. If you have a certain amount in financial assets, be honest about the numbers. 4. Not respecting the judge's time. Everyone gets their chance to speak but when the judge is talking, it's your turn to listen. Remember to turn off your cellphone to avoid annoying interruptions. Be on time and don't make the Court wait. 5. Not controlling your attitude. Giving the Judge, court personnel or your future ex- spouse an attitude won't win any friends. Control your anger and be polite. Divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster but keeping your emotions in check while in the courtroom can help expedite your proceedings which, in turn, can lower the cost of your divorce. – Victor Rotolo

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