The CDC reported that in 2021, over 680,000 couples divorced in the United States. Often, when you think about divorce, your mind might immediately wander to the negative connotations associated with it - the heartbreak, the disagreements and the feeling of a life...
Hackettstown Family Law Blog
When may the courts revoke visitation rights?
Divorce can stir a range of emotions and complications, especially when you have children involved. New Jersey courts prioritize the well-being of the child, and situations sometimes arise where they may revoke or limit visitation rights for one parent. Endangerment...
Can You Change Your New Jersey Divorce Agreement Years Down the Road?
Many people wonder if they can make changes to their divorce agreements after finalizing them. Life often brings unexpected challenges, and circumstances change. If you find yourself in this situation, you can modify your New Jersey divorce agreement years later under...
How to be a great co-parent during your divorce
With the New Jersey divorce rate at 2.2 per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, many people go through divorce each year. It is a challenging and emotional process, and with children, the stakes are even higher. However, just because you and your spouse...
Should you use mediation in your divorce?
The dissolution of a marriage is never a simple or comfortable process. It brings a whirlpool of emotions, conflicting interests and a seemingly insurmountable pile of legal formalities. As you embark on the journey of divorce in New Jersey, one of the decisions you...
How to help your teenagers through your divorce
Navigating through a divorce is not an easy task for anyone involved, especially for teenagers. During this time, your children might feel an array of emotions - confusion, fear, anger and sadness. As a parent, it falls on your shoulders to ensure that this...
Going over different types of child custody
If you are preparing to end your marriage as a parent, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the options in front of you, potential outcomes and strategies to safeguard your relationship with your children as well as their best interests. In addition to...
Reviewing the divorce rate in New Jersey
If you have decided to bring your marriage to an end, it is important to keep in mind that many other couples find themselves in this position. By going over data on the divorce rate in New Jersey, you can approach your divorce with a more confident attitude knowing...
The penalties for failing to pay child support in New Jersey
If you owe child support arrears or have concerns about your ability to keep making payments on time, it is crucial to look over strategies that could help you get caught up or avoid delinquency. For example, you could benefit from creating a payment plan or modifying...
Getting ready for child support payments in New Jersey
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,...