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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...