In a lot of ways, divorces between couples who have a lot of income or own a lot of property work the same as any other divorce. In a New Jersey divorce proceeding, unless the couple can agree, the court will divide their property in a way that the court finds fair. ...
Mount Holly Legal Issues Blog
Do same-sex divorcees face unique challenges?
While marriage and divorce equality exists, many same-sex couples thinking about divorce may not realize that there are still unique challenges that they may face in the divorce process. They revolve around Mount Holly, New Jersey, property division and child custody....
Grandparent families: An option for child custody in New Jersey
When people speak of families, they can refer to any number of relationships. Today, six distinct family types define relationships of blood and marriage. Though often overlooked, grandparent families present a viable option for families and courts in child custody...
How will property be divided in my divorce?
Once you’ve made the decision to divorce, you’ll have a lot of different issues to deal with. Custody, child support and alimony are all common and bring with them many questions. So too does property division. How is it divided? Who gets the house? How are these...
How do Millennials normally estate plan?
Millennials are now reaching the age where an estate plan is essential. After all, the older generation is not reaching 40, buying homes and starting families. When these major life activities occur, estate planning is a must, but how are Millennials choosing to plan...
What happens when a parent violates a custody order?
Divorce ranks at the top of traumatic life events even under the best of circumstances. It is painful for the parents, but the impact is often far greater for the children of divorce. Although most parents genuinely love their children and would not do anything to...
How does a child custody evaluation work in New Jersey?
Figuring out what type of custody arrangement is best for your child can be difficult and hotly contested. After all, in many instances, each parent thinks they know what is best for their kid, and those points of view often conflict with each other. This can make a...
How is mental capacity determined when drafting a will?
A will is supposed to give clear guidance as to what to do with assets, thereby clearly indicating the will creator’s intent. But issues can arise when the mental capacity of the will’s creator is drawn into question. In fact, this can lead to prolonged probate...
The nature of prenuptial agreements may be shifting
Any couple who is getting married in Mount Holly has probably heard of of a prenuptial agreement. Sometimes called prenups, they are typically used to hash out agreements on certain issues should one of the partners pass away or should the marriage end in divorce....
Detailing New Jersey’s income withholding guidelines
While most divorced parents who are obliged to pay child support may not have an issue supporting their children, missed payments remain a problem both in Mount Holly and throughout the rest of the U.S. Those who have been named as obligees of a child support...
