Clinton Township Newsletter

2 3 f e b r u a r y 2 0 2 3 Combined, Anthony P. Kearns and Victor A. Rotolo have been serving the local community for over 60 years. Call Kearns Rotolo 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. Kearns Rotolo Law . 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com d o y o u n e e d a l a W y e r f o r a p r e n u p t i a l a g r e e m e n t ? A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into prior to marriage detailing how a couple wants their assets and liabilities to be split should their marriage end in divorce. This agreement is only valid if both parties agree to its terms. Without a prenup, distribution of assets is subject to the laws of the state where the couple resides and at the discretion of the judge given the confines of those state laws. Community property states will typically divide assets on a 50/50 basis, while equitable distribution states, like New Jersey, will distribute assets according to what a judge sees as fair after consideration of various factors. At one time prenups may have been something considered only by the rich and famous. Today, however, more couples delay marriage until after they have established their individual careers and prenuptial agreements are more common. Having a prenup can reduce the expense of a drawn-out divorce. It allows a couple to make decisions based on what they consider to be fair, rather than under the duress and emotions that typically come with the end of a marriage. Important things to consider when drawing up a prenuptial agreement: • Separate and marital property should be clearly identified; a financial disclosure statement from each party identifying all assets and debts should accompany these contracts • Provisions for dividing debts can be included. • Provisions relating to spousal support can also be included. • Provisions relating to child custody, visitation or child support cannot be included. • Clauses relating to specific tasks required of either spouse should be avoided. • All clauses in a prenup are subject to review by a judge. Although a prenuptial agreement can be drawn up without an attorney, it is important to note that every state has specific laws regulating what it considers to be a valid agreement. (New Jersey's requirements can be found under the Uniform Premarital and Pre-Civil Union Agreement Act). To ensure your prenup is valid under your state law, it is advisable to have the agreement reviewed by a Family Law attorney. – Anthony Kearns 502 U.S. 22 Lebanon, NJ 08833 908∙534∙7900 www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com Tony Kearns and Vic Rotolo Working Together to Protect What's Important to You Gallery Hours: Tues- Sun, 11:00 am-5:00 pm | Office Hours: Tues-Fri, 9:00 am-5:00 pm Admission: $7 per person, Members Free, NARM Members Free Seniors/Military/Students: $5 | Children 12 and under FREE! t o g e t H e r W e C a n C o n t i n u e e d u C a t i n g , C H a l l e n g i n g , a n d i n s p i r i n g t H e C o m m u n i t y t H r o u g H t H e a r t s ! Art is one of the most powerful forces on earth. It can change how we see ourselves and each other, and it can change how we see the world. Art has the power to inspire, to challenge, to heal, and to create new ways of thinking about ourselves and our world. Art is a language that everyone speaks— whether you're an artist or not. And we believe art is for everyone. A tax-deductible gift of any amount will help the Hunterdon Art Museum continue to be your museum where transformative and enriching experiences take place for visitors, students, the community, and beyond, as well as to bridge gaps to ensure what we do is accessible to all. Here are a few ways we're doing just that: n World-class contemporary exhibitions that stimulate the senses. n iPads and QR codes positioned around the galleries where visitors can hear from exhibiting artist and curators, which offers valuable context and allows for a deeper relationship with the work and artist. n Collaborating with thirty schools showing art by nearly 1,000 children in our Young Artists Showcase. n Reopening of ArtZone, a drop-in, family-friendly space open to the public where all ages and abilities are welcome to come and create. n Maintaining a digital library on our website of previous artist talks, panel discussions, opening receptions, and immersive virtual-reality tours of our exhibitions. n Expanding the use of our beautiful terrace, a gathering spot for the entire community, with exciting offerings like dance classes and ArtBar. n Free Museum admission to families and individuals who receive benefits through SNAP, WFNJ, the Child Care Subsidy Program and/or WIC. n Designating free seats in our classes and workshops to those currently enrolled in the New Jersey Families First Program and their families. Donate now at: www.HunterdonArtMuseum.org and click on the "Donate Now" button, or text HAMGIFT to 44321. Thank you in advance, we hope to see you soon at HAM! a n C H o r t a x r e l i e f p r o g r a m p a y i n g $ 4 5 0 i n t a x r e l i e f t o e l i g i b l e r e n t e r s Hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans who rent their homes are eligible for $450 in property tax relief under the ANCHOR program. Tenants and renters who were previously ineligible because their unit was covered by a PILOT agreement can now apply for the ANCHOR benefit. Eligible applicants will receive a $450 payment this spring. To be eligible for this year's benefit, you must have occupied your primary residence on October 1, 2019. You must also file (or be exempt from) NJ income taxes. The deadline for filing has been extended to February 28, 2023. Learn more at: www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/anchor.

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