Clinton Township Newsletter

2 5 M A Y 2 0 2 1 h U n t e r d O n C O U n t y l i B r a r y ' s U p C O m i n g e V e n t s Visit the Library and enjoy our programs! Tues, May 11: 7 pm NCB Book Group: The Chilbury Ladies' Choir Wed, May 19: 2 pm Fred Miller's Lectures-in-Song: Judy Garland Tues, May 25: 7 pm (Newly established) Classics Book Club! Catcher in the Rye Wed, May 26: 7 pm How to Clear the Clutter by Memorial Day! w/Jamie Novak Thurdays: 1 pm English Conversation Group (Are you studying English as a second language? Here you can practice your speaking and listening skills in an informal atmosphere.) The Hunterdon County Library continues to offer VIRTUAL programs and concerts, as well as offerings for children and young adults. Please look at our website at http://hclibrary.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar and our Facebook page for program information, registration, links to recorded concerts, and lots of other services that the library offers! The adult winter programs are funded by the Friends of the Hunterdon County Library. The Hunterdon County Library is now part of MAIN, a consortium of 37 public libraries = you now have access to over 2.5 million items! See you at the Library! 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, Rotolo Karch Law • 502 US 22 West, Rotolo Karch Law Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.RotoloKarchLaw.com W h a t W h a t W h a t N O T T O I N C L U D E N O T T O I N C L U D E i n y O U r p r e n U p i n y O U r p r e n U p a n d W h a t a n d W h a t a n d W h a t N O T T O L E A V E O U T N O T T O L E A V E O U T N O T T O L E A V E O U T Today, because many couples are marrying later in life and bringing their own assets (and debts) into the union, prenuptial agreements are becoming more common. They can protect what is yours and help avoid drawn-out legal hassles should your marriage end in divorce. That said, there are certain things you cannot include in a prenup: 1. Custody, visitation and/or child support. These matters are determined by the court in conjunction with divorce proceedings. 2. Unfair conditions that give one spouse an advantage over the other. For instance, if one spouse is dependent on a trust or inheritance for financial security, terms requiring those assets be turned over to the other spouse would be deemed unfair. 3. Non-financial conditions restricting personal appearance or relationship issues. In other words, restrictions on how much weight a partner can gain, the color of his/her hair, or how frequently in-laws can visit should be avoided. 4. Conditions promoting divorce or separation. Clauses such as "If you do x, I can get a divorce" are prohibited. you do x, I can get a divorce" are prohibited. you do x, I can get a divorce" 5. Any terms requiring either partner to engage in illegal activity. So, what should your prenup include? 1. Assets and debts. Prenups can protect your personal assets, including any heirlooms or properties you want to keep in the family, and protect you from responsibility for debt accrued by your partner. 2. Protections for dependent children. Stipulate what rights your dependent children have to properties and financial inheritances in the event of a divorce. 3. Your estate plans. This is especially important when children from previous relationships are involved as it protects their rights to inheritance. These are just the basics; prenups can be as simple or complex as your individual circumstances determine. Because of this, it is suggested you consult a family law attorney when creating your prenup to ensure it meets the necessary guidelines for legal documents and will hold up in court. – Victor Rotolo p a r t n e r s h i p F O r h e a l t h m O n t h l y s t r e s s r e d U C t i O n t i p s As we continue through this particularly stressful time, you may have found yourself feeling more overwhelmed and anxious than ever before. While you may have tried some of the stress reduction techniques you've heard about here or elsewhere, you may have found them diffi cult to put into your daily life. This is where the idea of a "self-care plan" comes into play. A self-care plan is a very thoughtful way of incorporating activities and practices that you can engage in on a regular basis to help your mental and emotional health, both in everyday life and when a crisis comes along. As the saying goes, "you can't help others without fi rst taking care of yourself." Your self-care plan will answer the questions; What will I do for self-care? Whom can I call at any time? And, whom can I reach out to if I need more help? A self-care plan aims to manage and reduce stress, honor your emotional and spiritual needs, foster relationships and develop balance among all the segments of your life. Everyone's self-care plan will be diff erent. Next month we'll have more on ideas to help you develop and implement a self-care plan in your life. "Sweet May hath come to love us, / Flowers, trees, their blossoms don; / And through the blue heavens above us / The very clouds move on." ~ Heinrich Heine t h e F r i e n d s O F t h e h C l i B r a r y Do you love the library like we do? The Friends of the Hunterdon County Library (FOHCL) is always looking for new members and support. For more information, visit: www.hclibrary.us/friends.htm or email: fohclfriends@gmail.com.

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