During your divorce, you could have many topics to go over, especially if you have kids. Aside from child custody and property division, you might have to take a careful look at child support. If you have to pay child support or these obligations will come up soon,...
DIVORCE – Divorce
Can you travel out of the country with your child?
A well-deserved vacation out of the country with your child can seem like the perfect getaway. But if you are a divorced parent in New Jersey, planning this vacation might not be as straightforward. It may involve legal considerations that ensure the well-being and...
How do the courts determine alimony in your divorce?
Going through a divorce in New Jersey may prompt questions about alimony. Often known as spousal support, alimony forms a significant part of your divorce settlement. Both parties will feel its long-term financial effects. When deciding whether to award alimony, how...
Will an inheritance impact your divorce?
Property division is a complicated affair, especially when you involve external factors like the death of a loved one. Inheritances, when someone arranges them through shrewd estate planning, can pay out during a marriage, in the middle of a divorce or afterwards....
New Jersey’s Parents’ Education Program
There is already quite a bit to learn for most parents who are going through a divorce. Adding a mandatory class might seem excessive. In fact, the New Jersey Parents' Education Program is often a useful resource. It condenses many of the most important, most...
Do you have to separate before divorcing in New Jersey?
You do not have to live separately for any amount of time before you get a divorce in New Jersey — but it is still a valid grounds. Divorce on the grounds of separation, should you choose to pursue it, would require 18 months of living apart. This article will look at...
Advanced planning helps with the financial aspects of the divorce
If you and your spouse are ending your marriage, you will soon face the property division phase of your divorce. The more assets you have, the more complex property division can become, but you can help smooth the way by organizing your finances in advance. Pull...
New job and your request for child custody agreement modification
Your employer is rewarding your hard work with a promotion. However, the new position means you must move to another city. You have custody of your 10-year-old son who will therefore go with you. How will the other parent and the court react to your request for child...
How to save money on your divorce, part 2
However necessary it may sometimes be, divorce can be expensive. The previous installment of this two-part blog series provided some options you have to save money on your divorce, which can be important to your life afterward. This part continues with more ideas from...
How to save money on your divorce, part 1
Divorce poses many difficulties, but one of the most significant is the expense involved. According to Forbes, your divorce could cost tens of thousands of dollars, and it is easy to underestimate the cost at the start of the process. Fortunately, there are things you...