What Should You Not Do When Getting a Divorce?

If you are about to get a divorce, or you are already in the process of getting one, there are several things you should do, and there are several things you shouldn’t do. Today, our experienced New Jersey divorce attorneys have provided you with a list of some of the many things you absolutely should not do in the months during or after your divorce takes place. They are as…Read More

Financial Abuse in a Marriage: Know Your Rights

When one person lives in fear of another, if resources aren’t shared fairly, and threats are involved, it’s usually abuse of some form or another. Any kind of abuse tends to have similar characteristics of control, threat, secrets, fueled by fear of one partner from another. Extreme financial dependence is quite common in society today and can be a facilitating factor in financial abuse. As hard as it is to…Read More

How Can Social Security Benefits Impact My New Jersey Divorce?

When spouses divorce, they are very often concerned over whether they will lose out on, or benefit from, retirement assets. These assets are subject to equitable distribution. In New Jersey, older couples who have been married for over 10 years may receive a portion of their former partners’ Social Security, pension, and military retirement benefits, provided they hire experienced legal counsel. Please read on and reach out to our experienced…Read More

What You Need to Know About Child Support in New Jersey

When parents get divorced, they most often fight over issues such as alimony or child support. Unfortunately, the truth is, the real victims in this situation are the children, which is why New Jersey courts settle child support terms on the basis of providing a reasonable level of stability for your child. However, courts are not always correct in their determinations, so if you find yourself in this situation, you…Read More

Modifying Child Support Terms in New Jersey

Child support, whether you are the supporting parent or the dependent parent, is a key issue when you get divorced. However, once your divorce is finalized, you will find that your circumstances, both physically, emotionally, and financially will change over the next few months or years. When you or your former spouse’s financial circumstances change, you will most likely request that your child support payments are adjusted accordingly. Fortunately, New…Read More

When Will my Child be Emancipated From Child Support in New Jersey?

If you are a parent who is paying child support but believes your child is either old enough or has the means to support him or herself, you are most likely looking into what is known as “emancipation.” Though of course, you want your child to succeed, there comes a time where you have to draw the line. If you have just cause to believe your child should be emancipated,…Read More

How is Child Support Calculated in New Jersey?

In most cases, the child support you pay or receive is strictly based on precedents factors set in law. However, you may have a say in the method in which you pay or receive child support, as well as how often your child support agreement is recalculated based on inflation. Sometimes, spouses will hold out on child support, especially if it is for a child they rarely see. These people…Read More

What is a Post-Divorce Modification?

In the months or years following a divorce, your life, rather obviously, will not be exactly the same as it was at the time of your filing. If you have experienced a significant change in circumstances, there is a good chance you may wish to change the terms of your divorce accordingly. If you are in this situation, you may be wondering the best way to do so. Here are…Read More

Child Support in New Jersey

When parents go through a divorce, they must determine new arrangements for the future of their children. Two important things to settle are child custody and support. Even if one parent obtains physical custody of their child, both parents are required to financially support them. This is done through child support payments that are made from the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent. This allows them to continue caring for…Read More

Changes to New Jersey Child Support Laws in 2018

The New Jersey signed by Governor Christie, N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67, made significant changes to the law related to the duration and termination of child support obligations. Some may feel that this new law makes divorce as well as post-divorce modifications far more complicated. However, the law was passed with the hope of bringing child support payments more in line with the actual needs of children and young adults who depend on them.…Read More

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