Child Support

Child Support in New Jersey | What You Need to Know

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If you are someone who is getting divorced and you are also a parent, looking out for, and caring for your children is most likely your top priority. That being said, if you are a financially dependent spouse, you may not have the financial means to care for your child without your spouse's financial support. For this very reason, the state of New Jersey requires financially independent spouses to provide…Read More

What You Need to Know About Child Support Modifications in New Jersey

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Life changes, and if you are a divorced parent, as the years go by, you may find that the initial child support agreement you reached years ago is no longer appropriate for your current situation. For this very reason, child support modifications exist, and under certain circumstances, you may qualify. Please continue reading and reach out to our experienced Bergen County family law attorneys to learn more about child support,…Read More

What Expenses Does Child Support Cover in New Jersey?

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If you are a divorcing parent that is financially dependent on your spouse, there is a very good chance that you will require child support to uphold your child's standard of living, however, you are most likely wondering, "what does child support really cover?" Please continue reading and reach out to our experienced Bergen County family law attorneys to learn more about child support and how our firm can help…Read More

What Should I do if my Former Spouse is Refusing to Pay Child Support?

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There are few things more aggravating, and potentially damaging to a family and your children if your former spouse refuses to pay child support. Please continue reading and reach out to our experienced Bergen County family law attorneys to learn more about how we can help you through this difficult time. What should I do if my former spouse is not paying child support? If your former spouse is refusing…Read More

Can I Modify My Divorce Terms During COVID-19?

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In the wake of the new coronavirus, more and more people have undergone significant changes to their everyday lives, whether it be losing employment, contracting the virus, or otherwise. Fortunately, though times are difficult, in many cases, you can still change certain divorce terms, such as alimony or child support terms (even temporarily, if need be). Please continue reading and reach out to our experienced Bergen County family law attorneys…Read More

Will I Lose My Stimulus Payment If I Owe Child Support?

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The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected all of our lives, both physically, financially, and otherwise. Fortunately, the government has recently provided a $2 trillion stimulus package. One facet of this economic relief is that many individuals qualify for a one-time cash rebate of up to $1,200 per person. This is great news for many people, however, if you are someone who is behind on child support, whether because you recently…Read More

How Does New Jersey Calculate Child Support?

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There are few things more important to divorcing co-parents than being able to support their children and ensure they grow up to live happy, fulfilling lives. One of the ways in which New Jersey courts seek to enforce this is through child support payments. If you live in New Jersey as a divorced co-parent and require child support payments, please read on and reach out to our experienced Bergen County…Read More

Why You Should Never Talk About Your Ex On Social Media

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With the new coronavirus become a central topic in our daily lives, and with many of us now being ordered to stay inside, social media usage will most likely see a huge uptick in the weeks or months to come. This is why we feel it is prudent to discuss how what you do on social media can drastically impact your divorce if you are going through one, or even…Read More

Appeals to Arbitration Agreements in New Jersey

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Many couples who have to decide on terms of their divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and division of assets choose to go through arbitration, as opposed to litigation. Arbitration allows litigants to select an arbitrator of their choice.  This gives them more freedom to choose when and how their divorce proceedings will go. However, arbitration provides a very limited judicial review. This means that in the future, it will…Read More

Can I Modify Divorce Terms After They’ve Been Decided in Court?

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As we move through life, things gradually--and sometimes suddenly--change. Though we can’t predict how and to what extent, we can almost certainly guarantee that life will change. That is why in many cases, former spouses may require a revision of divorce terms settled years, or even months ago. If you are someone who is looking to request a post-divorce modification, you must continue reading and reach out to our experienced…Read More

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