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,...
Hackettstown Family Law Blog
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...
Is it time to file for divorce?
Recognizing the signs that a marriage is no longer working can be an emotionally challenging process. Yet, there may come a time when taking this step becomes necessary for your personal happiness and well-being. Knowing when to file for divorce involves a deeply...
Misconceptions about filing for divorce in New Jersey
Navigating the path of divorce often appears fraught with misconceptions. These common misunderstandings can add unnecessary stress to an already challenging process. In New Jersey, some misconceptions tend to persist more than others. Setting the record straight can...
Investigate the value of your IP during a divorce
Intellectual property is an intangible source of value that you may need to divide somehow in your marriage. While you cannot cut a car in half and split it evenly with your spouse, there are many ways to divide up IP. Knowing how to value your IP is step one to...
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....
Can you call witnesses during a divorce hearing?
If you and your spouse cannot resolve divorce-related matters outside of the courtroom, you may have little choice but to go to trial. This type of divorce, known as a contested divorce, can be contentious, of course. This is because you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse...
Do you qualify for a divorce if your spouse goes to jail?
When you married your spouse, you thought the two of you would be together forever. Because of his or her misconduct, though, your husband or wife is now facing a lengthy prison sentence. While there certainly is nothing wrong with standing by your spouse, you might...
Are there any consequences for hiding assets during a divorce?
Divorce can cause anyone's head to scramble. If you are facing financial insecurity after your marriage comes to an end, you might have even more mental fog. After all, according to Psychology Today, financial worries can lead to unclear thinking. Your financial fears...