DeMichele & DeMichele, P.C.

11/11/2025

Wondering why you want a probable cause hearing? Here’s how it can it can shape your defense, help protect your rights, and improve your chances of a better outcome.

A probable cause hearing is a crucial step in many New Jersey criminal cases. It allows a judge to decide whether there is enough evidence for the case to move forward.

11/05/2025

"Answering Questions About Separate Accounts & Divorce"

Do you have questions about separating finances during a divorce? In this video, attorney Rick DeMichele breaks down the basics to help you understand what to expect.

10/21/2025

Inheritance vs. Divorce: Watch and learn what you need to know to protect what is yours

Inheritance isn't always off-limits in a divorce. Whether it stays separate property or gets divided can depend on how it was handled during the marriage. Find out what really happens and how to protect what's yours.

06/27/2025

We're proud to announce that Richard DeMichele has been appointed to the NJ State Bar Association's Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee as the Camden County representative. Congratulations on this well-earned honor and return to a vital leadership role!

Richard DeMichele has been appointed to the New Jersey State Bar Association's Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee (JPAC) as the representative for Camden County. His term will run from June 2025 through May 2028.

06/12/2025

In today's legal landscape, what you post online can be used as evidence in court. Even deleted content or private posts may not be off-limits.

This article explores how your digital footprint could affect your case and strategies to protect yourself online.

What You Post on Social Media Can Be Used as Evidence Against You In today's digital age, our lives are increasingly documented online. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) allow us to instantly share our thoughts, experiences, and opinions with frien...

06/07/2025

Fringe benefits aren't just workplace perks. They can play a critical role in divorce proceedings. In New Jersey, employer-provided benefits like health insurance, housing allowances, and stock options may be counted as income when calculating child support and alimony. Understanding how these are evaluated can make all the difference in achieving a fair outcome. 📞 Need guidance? Contact...

In New Jersey divorce cases, employer-sponsored benefits can significantly affect child support and alimony by increasing a spouse's effective income. Properly accounting for and grossing up these benefits ensures fair financial determinations during divorce proceedings.

05/29/2025

We’ve just published a new article breaking down income exclusions under the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. Whether you're navigating a family law case or simply want to better understand how income is calculated for support purposes, this post provides essential insights.

Have questions about child support or family law in New Jersey? Our experienced attorneys are here to help.

When determining child support obligations in New Jersey, the courts rely on the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines to calculate an appropriate payment amount based on a parent's income. However, not all sources of money recei...

05/15/2025

Understanding how government benefits impact child support is essential for parents and practitioners alike. In New Jersey, the distinction between means-based and non-means-based benefits plays a critical role in calculating support obligations. Explore what this means for your case or your clients.

In New Jersey, child support calculations treat government benefits differently depending on whether they are means-based or non-means-based. Means-based benefits are excluded from income and do not reduce support obligations, while non-means-based benefits are counted as income and may be credited....

05/06/2025

"New Jersey Child Support Guidelines: Understanding the Other Dependent Deduction"

Understanding and using the Other Dependent Deduction "ODD" in calculating child support with the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines

03/24/2025

The Best Way to Tell Your Children About Divorce: Age-Appropriate Strategies.

Talking to Children about a Divorce. Strategies vary depending on age.

03/20/2025

"Health Insurance Premiums for the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines"

Making the correct calculation for the children's health insurance premium when calculating child support using the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines

03/15/2025

Margate City appoints DeMichele & DeMichele as it's Municipal Court Conflict Prosecutor for 2025.

https://www.southjerseylawfirm.com/margate-city-appoints-demichele-demichele-as-conflict-prosecutor