On this blog, we post frequently on family law matters, including child support. In a recent post, we discussed modifying child support orders in New Jersey. These child support modifications can be financial life savers if you lose your income or have a drastic loss...
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Modifying a child custody order in New Jersey
Child custody is one of most difficult issues in many New Jersey divorces. Many divorcing parents see the final court order granting the divorce and setting out rules for custody and visitation as the end of the struggle. Unfortunately, life often makes unexpected...
Divorce and potential financial implications
There is always the flip side of the coin. While marriage is still a very large and important part of society, divorce remains consistent as well. Although it can be a very difficult and emotional life event, divorcing spouses should understand that they are not...
Are women on the same financial footing as men post-divorce?
Marriage is a partnership, and it is not unusual for both men and women to combine their incomes while married, even if one of them earns more than the other. Sometimes, one spouse even stays out of the workforce while married, making the other spouse the primary...
Who will take care of your pets when you can’t?
An estate plan helps take care of your loved ones if you die or become incapacitated. Pets, in particular, rely on you for everything and can do nothing for themselves. Estate planning should include the care of your pets if you die or become incapacitated. Caregiver...
What do I need to do if I have custody and need to move?
A parent who is following a child custody order because of a divorce or paternity case may need to take certain steps in order to move. These steps commonly apply to a parent who has residential custody of the child, that is, takes of care of the child most of the...
What is the scope of a premarital agreement?
Couples prepared to enter into marriage set expectations based on a lifelong relationship. The fact remains, however, that approximately half of marriages end in divorce. Although they have declined in years, divorce rates may trigger “What if…?” questions of life...
What makes high asset divorces unusual?
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. ...
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...
