Divorce

What Expenses are Covered by New Jersey Child Support?

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The Garden State's Family Court has ordered you to pay child support. You may be wondering whether the state will limit expenses to basics like food, shelter and clothing for the child or include such non-basic expenses as vacations, dance lessons and sports activities. The parent required to pay child support will often ask if they will have to provide additional money, on top of support payments, to pay for…Read More

Can I Get Custody of my Child During My New Jersey Divorce?

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Life will not stop to let you catch up just because you are going through a divorce. Divorcing parents who need to arrange the schedules and everyday activities of their children may find this especially true. Nevertheless, parents have ways to establish temporary child custody to maintain a regular schedule until the parties can reach a formal child custody arrangement. While not required, co-parents may find these temporary child custody…Read More

How Do You Qualify for Alimony in New Jersey?

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It is far from uncommon for couples to find that money is the root of most of their marital issues. Sadly, divorce does not end money issues and can make things worse, especially if one spouse is financially dependent on the other. Alimony, or spousal support, is a court-ordered financial payment that one spouse makes to the other during the divorce process and, sometimes, for a period after. If you…Read More

What You Should Know About Military Divorce in New Jersey

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If you would like more information about how to conduct a military divorce in New Jersey, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Bergen County divorce attorneys today. What are the requirements of a military divorce in New Jersey? As is the case with all other divorces, those seeking a military divorce must establish jurisdiction over their case by fulfilling a residency requirement. Because members of the military…Read More

How Does a Shared Business Affect a NJ Divorce?

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Equitable marital assets and debt distribution are second only to child custody in contentious divorce matters. This equitable distribution may be further complicated by the two parties in a divorce sharing a business. If you and your spouse co-own a business, please read on, then contact one of our experienced business division and divorce attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn how a shared business affects a divorce in NJ.…Read More

Can I Write Off Alimony on My Taxes in New Jersey?

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Please read on, then contact one of our experienced alimony and spousal support attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn if you can write off alimony or spousal support on your taxes in New Jersey. Can alimony be deducted from your taxes in New Jersey? In 2018, the tax laws were changed, and alimony is no longer taxable to the recipient and deductible to the person paying. However, this does…Read More

What You Should Do if Your Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers in NJ

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If you are encountering difficulties in your divorce, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Bergen County divorce attorneys to learn what you should do if your spouse will not sign divorce papers in NJ. Can you still get a divorce if your spouse refuses to sign the papers in NJ? First and foremost, you should reach out to one of our skilled Bergen County, NJ family law…Read More

Mediation, Collaborative Divorce and Litigated Divorce | What To Know

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Hard as it may be to believe, but, even as your marriage crumbles, you still have options. You and your spouse still have options about how you wish to conduct yourselves going forward and how your post-divorce life will look. If you and your spouse take the right path, you may never have to step foot in a courtroom, avoiding months or even years of court proceedings and mountains of…Read More

Opposing a Divorce in New Jersey | What You Should Know

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If you have been served divorce papers, please read on, then contact one of our experienced contested divorce attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn what you should know about opposing a divorce in New Jersey. On what grounds can you contest a divorce in New Jersey? You can contest a divorce on one of several legitimate grounds. When one spouse files for divorce, the other spouse may contest it…Read More

Fault Grounds Versus No-Fault Grounds in New Jersey | What To Know

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Your marriage has deteriorated beyond repair. You want to get a divorce, but you fear the impact that it may have on you and/or your family. If this describes your situation, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Bergen County divorce attorneys to learn what you should know about fault grounds and no-fault grounds in New Jersey divorces. What are some fault grounds for divorce in New Jersey?…Read More

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    A prenuptial agreement offers a lot of benefits and such a document can do a lot to streamline the divorce process. However, one thing it cannot do is decide who gets custody of the children. There are a few different reasons for this, but one thing is certain. If you…
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  •  How Does a Parent’s Financial Stability Impact Custody Decisions?

    Fighting for custody can be a stressful experience, especially if your spouse has more resources than you and tries to show that you will not offer the financial stability that your child needs. Financial stability is not everything though, so let our child custody attorneys in Bergen County, NJ evaluate…
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  •  What Are Some of the Most Common Misconceptions About Prenups?

    Many couples do not understand exactly how prenups work. As a result, some of them do not realize that they could actually benefit from the use of one. That is why we want to correct some of the misconceptions about prenuptial agreements and let you know that our prenuptial agreement…
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