Divorce is perhaps one of the most stressful things a person can experience. So is carefully tending to the health of a business over many years. For that reason, business owners often worry about the consequences of a divorce on the enterprise they’ve been nurturing for so long. Read on…
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The state of New Jersey requires that parents who pay child support need to do so until their child reaches the age of majority, which is 19 years of age. However, there are some situations in which the need to pay child support can last for more or less time.…
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One of the most challenging and emotional parts of virtually any divorce is working out a child custody agreement. Both parents want to play an active role in a child's life, but unfortunately, custody can sometimes make that challenging. That said, courts will consider a number of factors when determining…
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Any time a couple wishes to end their marriage and pursue a divorce, it can be a difficult time for everyone involved. While the emotional and financial tension can already be overwhelming for some, the burden it puts on couples with a child can be even more stressful. Understandably, all…
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For parents, the most important thing is raising the child and ensuring their child's well-being is preserved. Unfortunately, when couples get divorced, this often isn't easy, especially when they share custody of the child and their child spends a significant time away from them each week. That said, if you…
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Parental alienation is when one parent tries to turn a child against their other parent, typically after a divorce. Rather obviously, this is never acceptable, however, it does happen more often than any of us would like to think. If it's happening to you, read on and reach out to…
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One of the most devastating moments a parent can go through is losing child custody. However, this decision does not have to be permanent. If you have recently lost custody of your child after being deemed unfit to complete your parental duties, continue reading to learn the next steps to…
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Adopting a child is one of the most selfless and special acts a parent can do. To learn more about the different types of adoption in New Jersey and which process is best for you and your situation, continue reading and reach out to our experienced adoption attorney. Our firm…
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If your spouse has been recently granted sole custody, you may be wondering about your options when it comes to visitation terms in New Jersey. Continue reading and reach out to our experienced family law attorney to learn how we can assist you with any questions or concerns you may…
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If you are facing a custody battle, you will need to brush up on the factors that New Jersey courts will consider when determining child custody. Continue reading to learn to process of gaining custody of your child, the difference between legal and physical custody, and the definition of joint…
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If you are a divorced parent, you may be wondering who, between you and your former spouse, will receive the advance child tax credit payments. Continue reading to discover who will typically receive such payments and what you should do if a situation has arisen that complicates the process. Reach…
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Now that the FBA has approved the emergency use of the Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15, it might become a discussion between you and your co-parent on whether to vaccinate your child. If you and your former spouse do not agree on vaccinating your child, you may be wondering…
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New Jersey courts see two circumstances that relocation cases will be opened for: a custodial parent seeks to move their child outside of New Jersey, or a custodial parent seeks to relocate the child within New Jersey, but far from the marital home. Continue reading to discover the differences between…
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Child custody agreements can be affected by a parent's substance abuse problem. Continue reading to discover the types of child custody in New Jersey, how New Jersey courts determine child custody, and the effects substance abuse has on custody agreements. Reach out to our firm today to learn how we…
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You may be wondering what the child support termination process is like in New Jersey. Continue reading to discover the child support laws put into place for child support termination and what the process will look like you for and your family. Reach out to an experienced New Jersey child…
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Divorce courts understand that life happens and the complexity between two ex-spouses does not necessarily stop after divorce. Sometimes modifications need to be made to a divorce settlement. When one or both spouses' lives have changed substantially, you will likely have grounds to revisit your initial divorce agreement. You will…
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When you are going through a divorce, the last thing you want to deal with is an invasion of privacy. Thankfully, there are ways to protect the private details of your divorce. Continue reading to learn the best route for you to avoid your privacy being invaded that is specific…
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Determining child custody is not a simple decision. As parents, we know what is best for our children. This can complicate things when attempting to split or decide who receives more custody. When making decisions as important as child custody, you must know the legal steps, what your options are,…
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Life is unpredictable. The best way to protect yourself from future problems is to be prepared. Worst-case-scenarios are easy to ignore. But if you consider the worst, you can protect yourself from unnecessary dilemmas. Making the decision to draft a prenuptial agreement might not be a simple decision, but is…
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Child custody can be one of the most difficult aspects of a divorce. Often, parents feel very strongly about what is best for their child, and these opinions can differ greatly. As a result, child custody can become a point of great contention. When making decisions regarding custody, it is…
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During a divorce, a parent's greatest concern is usually obtaining custody and how often they will get to see their child. These matters are especially a pressing concern in recent times with the Coronavirus outbreak. Divorced parents who split custody of their children may worry about following the terms of…
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Throughout a divorce, couples must come to a decision regarding the future of their marital issues before the proceedings can finish. Once this is done, they can be approved by the court and finalized as the law. This means they are required to be followed by both parties. If they…
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When parents go through a divorce, they usually worry about their children’s futures. This includes matters of custody and how they will get to stay involved in their lives. When dealing with custody, people often believe that mothers are awarded custody more often than fathers. However, this is a misconception,…
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Custody matters are not only taken into consideration during situations of divorce. There are many cases in which unmarried parents in New Jersey want to fight for custody of their children. Even though these situations are handled differently, they are just as important. Continue reading below and contact an experienced…
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If you are a divorced parent who is seeking to relocate out-of-state with your child in New Jersey, you will most likely not be able to do so without the court’s permission. There are several things you need to know about the relocation process, as it may be more complex…
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Obtaining child support is one of the most important issues when parents get divorced. Very often, if the financially dependent spouse has custody of the children, he or she will request financial support for the children’s well-being in the event of a divorce. However, securing an agreement for child support…
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Divorce is tough, especially if you do not want one, or are not ready for one. Unfortunately, the emotional toll a divorce can take is often compounded by the financial turmoil divorce so often brings about. Though many couples do not feel drafting a prenuptial agreement will ever be necessary,…
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Adopting a child is an exciting, albeit very involved process. Fortunately, our firm is delighted to help all those considering adoption. Learn more about the adoption process by reading on and reaching out to our experienced, compassionate firm. Here are some of the questions you may have: Are there different…
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Divorces often bring about intense levels of emotional and financial stress. When a couple is in a contested divorce, various aspects of their assets and family life are decided by the courts. Unfortunately, children and therefore child custody terms are often among the most contested in these divorces. When the…
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Many couples do not get a prenuptial agreement before they are married. This is understandable, as newlyweds are presumably in love and are looking forward to their future together. Generally, most couples continue to feel this way until the very end, which is a beautiful thing. However, this is not…
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When people get married or are in a relationship, they expect their significant other to care for them in their time of need. Couples are supposed to laugh with each other, grow together, prepare for the years to come, and yes, sometimes even fight. However, a responsible couple will settle…
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Divorce is a complicated process, and anyone involved wishes to mitigate the emotional toll it can sometimes take. Unfortunately, your child is as involved in the divorce process as you are. As any loving parent’s main concern is the well-being of their child, the New Jersey courts will make their…
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If you are considering adopting a child, you probably understand the significance of your decision. Adopting a child is one of the most special things someone can do for another human being. Naturally, since adoption is such a big deal, the process is not always easy. There are several hurdles…
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How does sole custody work? Sole custody arrangements grant one parent both physical and legal custody of their child. These cases can occur when one parent is deemed unfit and does not get to have authority over the child by obtaining custody rights. They may not be granted rights to…
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When a couple with children gets divorced, the entire family is deeply affected. In a lot of situations, the parents share custody but one parent is with the children more than the other, ultimately making them the custodial parent. If the custodial parent decides that they would like to move…
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Most of the time, couples who go through a divorce in New Jersey just want to move past this chapter and on with their new lives. Once the divorce is finalized in the eyes of the court, the judgments are legally binding and everyone involved is obligated to follow the…
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Unfortunately, when a couple gets divorced, the entire family feels the impacts. This is especially true if there are children involved. This often means that some family members may not be able to see the child nearly as much as they did prior to the divorce. If a family member…
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When a family is thinking about expanding, they have many options. One option that many families consider is adoption. Adoption is a great way to expand one's family and there are many different types of adoption that can be considered. The entire process of adoption is often just as exciting…
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New Jersey takes domestic violence very seriously and has many measures put into place to help victims of such abuse. The New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 allows victims to seek both civil and criminal relief from their abusers. When an individual is the victim of domestic…
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When a couple that has children together gets divorced in Union County, New Jersey, one of the difficult factors that needs to be addressed is regarding the custody of the children. Making a decision regarding custody is often the most difficult and emotional part of the divorce case because it…
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Child support is a very important family law matter in New Jersey that many parents will have to address at some point or another. In order to address this matter on a broad scale, the State of New Jersey implemented the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines that aim to create…
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When divorced parents share custody of a child, one issue that may arise is what happens if the custodial parent wants to move out of New Jersey and take the child with them. Often, the noncustodial parent may fear that if the child moves away, their relationship may diminish and…
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One of the unfortunate realities of a divorce for couples that have children is that they will have to create a custody agreement. In most cases, the parents will share custody and will only get to see their child, at most, half as much as they used to. This can,…
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When the court makes a ruling, the individuals involved are legally obligated to follow the order. The court expects people to abide by the order and continue to do so unless they get permission to make changes. Of course, neither the court or the individuals involved can predict what parts…
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Clients often contact me regarding outcomes of the Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) investigations. Every child abuse investigation initiated by DCPP has an outcome or a finding. There are four possible outcomes or findings of DCPP investigations. Two are child abuse findings. This means the division did confirm…
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When a custody agreement is made, the court may make it so one parent has more parenting time than the other. The parent who spends more time with the child is known as the custodial parent. The child's other parent, the noncustodial parent, may still see the child a significant…
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It is important that a paying spouse continues to follow the court’s order or agreement executed by the parties in regard to alimony. When a couple divorces, they can agree to or the court can decide on the amount of alimony needed and for how long it should be paid.…
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When a couple or a family is dealing with a legal matter, they may go to Family Court and have a judge make a decision about it. A court ordered ruling from a judge is binding and if an individual does not follow the order, they may face serious consequences.…
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When a child's parents have to share custody, there are a lot of different factors that will come into play. One of those factors is child support, which requires the noncustodial parent to make payments to the custodial payment that go towards caring for the child. Of course, the biggest…
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Parents who have a custody agreement are generally bound by the provisions agreed upon in their custody agreement. As the years go on, circumstances may change for the custodial parent and they may find themselves thinking about moving out of the state of New Jersey. The only issue with that plan…
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There are many unfortunate situations in which people are in harm's way due to another person and need to obtain a restraining order. Restraining orders are usually entered as temporary orders but can be made permanent if the situation requires it. Sometimes, a final restraining order has been issued but…
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When a couple makes the decision to get divorced, there are a wide range of factors that must be handled before the divorce can be finalized. When the divorcing couple has children together, they will be required to come up with a custody agreement to determine who the children will…
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Many people have questions about what is going to happen to the family pet when you're splitting up. It is an important question because, to many people, their pets are as important as their children. No one wants to consider ever losing a pet so this is a difficult concept for…
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In the context of an abusive spouse, people often ask whether having an abusive spouse means that he or she would automatically get custody of the child. In New Jersey, there is a rebuttable presumption of custody for an abused spouse, but it is rebuttable. That means that if…
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Many clients will come to me and ask me, what factors are necessary to receive a final restraining order? The very first thing is that a predicate act needs to occur. Something needs to happen that brings you to the courthouse, that causes you to want to seek a final…
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One of the biggest expenses many Americans have is the skyrocketing costs of higher education. Many people these days have a concern about college contribution and what they may have to contribute for their children. When I discuss this with clients I let them know that there are factors that…
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Our firm believes that exploring alternatives to litigation can greatly benefit our client. Our firm’s established mediation practice can help you resolve family law issues more efficiently, amicably and at a lower cost. If you are interested in knowing more about our mediation services, contact the firm to discuss your situation.
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