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Collecting Child Support from an Out-of-State Noncustodial Parent

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It is an unfortunate reality that some parents will try to skip out on their financial obligations to their children by moving out of state or even relocating to another country. In such cases, non-paying parents might be surprised to learn that they still will not be off the hook. If your child's other parent has fled New Jersey's jurisdiction, please read on, then contact one of our experienced child…Read More

Can Men Get Alimony in New Jersey?

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Perhaps you have heard or read about Kelly Clarkson's divorce from husband Brandon Blackstock, and how the court her ordered to pay millions in spousal support payments? Is such a thing unprecedented and can it happen in New Jersey? If you are a man and are asking yourself these very questions, please read on, then contact one of our experienced alimony and spousal support attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to…Read More

What is Supervised Visitation in the State of New Jersey?

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When divorce tears families apart, life still goes on and children typically benefit from spending time with both parents whenever possible. New Jersey has laws and processes in place for parenting time, i.e. visitation, that grant non-custodial parents time with their children. Intent on promoting the child's best interests, the Family Court believes both parents should be involved. If you face the likelihood of being the non-custodial parent, please read…Read More

Alimony FAQ in New Jersey

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Alimony, also known as spousal support, is financial support that the supporting spouse pays to his or her dependent former or soon-to-be-former spouse. A host of factors go into calculating how much and how long the payments will be made. If you have been served divorce papers or are considering initiating divorce proceedings, please read on, then contact one of our experienced alimony and spousal support attorneys in Bergen County,…Read More

New Jersey Child Custody Proceedings | Are Mothers Favored?

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In the early and mid 20th century, the tender years' doctrine was a popular approach to child custody cases in all states, including New Jersey. This doctrine proposed that during the tender years of a child's life, i.e. four years old or younger, custody should only be granted to the child's mother. However, since the 1970s, these laws have been steadily abolished around the country and the Garden State is…Read More

The Documents You Will Need to Get a Divorce in New Jersey

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If you would like to begin divorce proceedings, please read on, then contact one of our experienced divorce attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn what documents you will need to have in order to get a divorce in New Jersey. What documents do you need for a divorce in New Jersey? In the Garden State, if you are the one initiating the divorce, you will fill out the forms…Read More

An Annulment and a Divorce in New Jersey | What is the Difference?

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The fundamental difference between divorce and annulment in New Jersey is that divorce terminates an existing marriage while an annulment is a legal decree that states the marriage never happened. Generally, New Jersey courts may, in limited circumstances, grant an annulment within 30 days of a marriage ceremony, even without cause. If you are granted an annulment, you are free to marry again immediately. Although most couples choose divorce, an…Read More

Do You Have to File for Divorce in the Same State as the Marriage?

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If you received a marriage license in one state but live in another, please read on, then contact one of our experienced contested divorce attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn if you have to file for divorce in the same state as the marriage. Can you file for divorce in a different state than where you and your spouse married? The short answer is yes, but it is more…Read More

What To Know About A Default Divorce in New Jersey

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When one spouse, i.e. the plaintiff, serves the other, i.e. the defendant, with divorce papers, the defendant has 35 days to reply. If he or she has not responded within those 35 days, the plaintiff can ask the court for a default divorce within 60 days. Since members of the United States military are protected from default divorces, the plaintiff will have to verify that the defendant is not a…Read More

Saving Money in a Divorce in New Jersey | What You Should Know

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The average divorce in the Garden State costs between $4,500 and $5,000, but only if there are no contested issues. Having one dispute can jump the expense to $6,500 to $7,500 and two or more contested issues can set you back $11,000 to $13,000. As you can see, divorce can be expensive. But it does not have to be. How then might you save money during a divorce? The answer…Read More

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