Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a financial arrangement made during a divorce where one spouse provides financial assistance to the other. In New Jersey, several factors determine the amount and duration of...
Divorce often forces parents to reassess how best to meet their children’s needs during a time of change. In New Jersey, co-parenting is frequently promoted as the ideal arrangement because it encourages both parents to...
Divorce is tough, especially when significant assets, like a family business, are involved. In high-asset divorces, protecting the family business becomes a priority. But can you keep it? Understanding how it works can...
Divorce can take a significant emotional toll on you, but it can be even worse for your children. The uncertainty of it all can upend their routines and life as they know it, leaving them worried about what their future...
Child custody decisions in New Jersey focus on the best interests of the child. Even so, it can feel unfair to one parent when the other receives more time with the children. Family courts aim to make decisions that provide...
Emotional abuse can be just as damaging as physical harm, often leaving deep psychological scars. Many people endure years of manipulation, control, and belittlement before recognizing the signs. Understanding these...
Good parents can disagree deeply about child custody and parenting plans after they split up. New Jersey parents may recognize that in theory, it is better for them to work out a parenting time agreement than to hash out...
Sometimes, a child refuses contact with a parent during or after a divorce or separation. In certain situations, one parent manipulates the child into rejecting the other parent. In other cases, the child pulls away for...
Parents in New Jersey and elsewhere view quality time with their children as important and necessary for a strong parent-child relationship. Thus, if this time is constrained or reduced due to a split or a divorce, it can...
Dividing a rare art collection during a divorce can be especially challenging. The process involves not only the financial value of the pieces but also their emotional significance. If you own valuable art, understanding...
Although you might be concerned about litigation in your divorce case, the fact is that there’s a significant chance that it’ll resolve it through settlement negotiations. In fact, most divorce cases settle without the need...
In New Jersey family law cases, child support often leads to disagreements. Both parents want to ensure the child has everything they need to develop and thrive educationally, physically, emotionally and personally....
Children with special needs usually require extra care, therapies, and resources. New Jersey’s child support laws account for these unique needs to provide fair financial support after a divorce. How child support works...
Financial abuse often occurs in the context of domestic violence and can severely impact an individual’s independence and well-being. Recognizing the signs of financial abuse is a crucial step toward addressing and...
A child custody dispute can be hard-fought. But even after your initial custody issue is resolved through your divorce proceedings, you may later find that it no longer supports your child’s best interests. This often...