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...
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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,...
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....