If your divorce involved child support, the amount the court set was likely based on a variety of factors. In addition to your income and your spouse’s income, a judge may have considered your children’s ages and specific care needs. However, child support...
Getting divorced is never easy, but the issues those going through a divorce must navigate can become more complex when there are children. Parents must discuss everything from child custody and visitation arrangements to how they will divide the expenses that come...
When couples divorce in New Jersey, the law instructs judges to divide the marital property equitably. Liquid assets, such as cash in a bank account, are easily divisible. However, other types of property, such as the family home, are not. Can a judge force the sale...
If you are a parent who is in a same-sex relationship that is ending, you probably have many custody concerns. Regardless of your sexual orientation, parting ways with the co-parent of your child can be difficult. However, being in a same-sex relationship can present...
While not traditionally known for agriculture, New Jersey actually boasts large tracts of farmland. According to the state's government website, there are over 9,071 farms in it, sprawling across 715,057 acres. Some of these farms are family ones passed down to...
Whether proceeding through mediation or traditional litigation, the divorce process can be hampered by numerous factors. One element that must always be considered is the honesty of both parties and the willingness to divulge a complete list of both property and...
Co-parenting teenagers has its unique set of challenges. Once your child is in their teens, they will start to become more independent. They may get a job in their later teens or begin driving. Over time, it’s normal to see that you have less control over whom they...
The feelings that divorce can bring up and the stress of the process cause some people in North Jersey to do strange and dishonest things. For example, hiding valuable assets from their ex and the family court judge. Whether due to a desire for revenge or simply...
Divorcing couples must work through numerous challenges on the path toward starting new, independent lives. Unfortunately, over the course of the marriage, it is likely that the two parties have developed considerable assets and debts that need to be thoroughly...
The first step in any divorce is one or both spouses deciding that the marriage is over. After that, there are several paths you might take to reach your goal. Traditional divorce is one option, but many people are understandably concerned about going through a long,...
