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What are the Relocation Laws of New Jersey?

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Child custody and parenting time can become contentious when parents split up. As in all states, New Jersey courts make an effort to reduce the hostility and foster a loving and nurturing relationship between the children and both parents. This can become complicated when one parent moves away with the child. For more information on the relocation laws of New Jersey, please read on, then contact one of our experienced…Read More

How Do You Protect Your Credit During and After a Divorce in New Jersey?

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A divorce does not merely challenge you emotionally: It challenges you fiscally and logistically. As you and your spouse determine who gets what, you might want to take steps to ensure that you land on firm financial footing and will not have to pay for your former spouse's debt. For more information on how to protect your credit during and after a divorce in New Jersey, please continue reading, then…Read More

What are the Financial Considerations of Remarriage in New Jersey?

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Remarrying can bring a renewed sense of joy to your life - not to mention financial baggage that you did not have the first time. Whether your or your new partner's previous relationship ended due to divorce or death, you may be entering into this marriage with a range of assets, debts and other financial obligations and, quite possibly, children who may need support now or in the future. For…Read More

How Do You Protect Your 401(k) in a Divorce in New Jersey?

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A divorce takes both an emotional and financial toll, as the parties sever two lives once inextricably entangled. Among other considerations, you and your spouse will have to come to an agreement on how to divide all of your assets. This agreement should include retirement accounts like a 401(k). Aside from dividing them equitably, you will also have to figure out how to minimize taxes or you will lose even…Read More

Does Cannabis Use Affect Child Custody in New Jersey?

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Even though the State of New Jersey legalized the use of cannabis for anyone twenty-one years of age or older, indulging in this pastime may affect your parental rights and child custody arrangements. To learn more, please read on, then contact one of our experienced temporary child custody attorneys in Bergen County, NJ. Some questions you may have include: What rights do parents have to use cannabis in New Jersey?…Read More

How Do You “Divorce” When You Are Not Legally Married in New Jersey?

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Over the past two decades, divorce rates have steadily declined. At the same time, the 2020 Census noted that one-third of Americans between twenty-five and fifty-four years of age, including those in long-term committed relationships, had never gotten married. That is due in large part to changing societal norms regarding marriage and cohabitation as well as the economic and social benefits of not tying the knot. Nonetheless, you and your…Read More

What is a Post-Judgment Modification in New Jersey?

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Even after a New Jersey court makes a judgment in a divorce case, either party may apply for a post-judgment modification. When one or both former spouses, or their child, experience a change in circumstances that makes the prior judgment regarding alimony, child support, child custody and/or visitation unfair or unworkable, one or both parties may file a post-judgment motion. For more information on the nature of a post-judgment modification…Read More

Does New Jersey Have Grandparent Rights?

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For divorcing spouses, creating a child custody agreement is a complex process. If the court grants one parent sole custody, it leaves the other only with visitation rights. This could prove challenging for everyone involved in these proceedings. But for grandparents who have strong bonds with their grandchildren, this can be especially difficult. It can become difficult for the grandparent to see their grandchild if that grandparent's own child loses…Read More

How Do You Divide Money During a Divorce in New Jersey?

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Divorces can be messy, especially when it comes to the couple's finances. Indeed, disentangling your finances from your former spouse's can become incredibly complicated, particularly in light of state laws, beneficiaries and dividing assets. If you find yourself needing to divide your money during your New Jersey divorce, you need to cover your bases and recover your assets. For more information on this subject, please continue reading, then contact an…Read More

Does New Jersey Allow for Marriage Annulments?

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Both divorces and annulments are court procedures that dissolve, or end, marriages. Unlike a divorce, an annulment treats the marriage as if it never happened. Additionally, some people continue to think that divorce carries a stigma, whereas an annulment does not. For the record, the state of New Jersey does allow for annulments, but only under specific circumstances set out in the law. For more information on who may qualify…Read More

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    A child support agreement is calculated with many different factors in mind, but the well-being of the child is always first priority. When a child has special needs, figuring out what kind of support is necessary to keep them happy and healthy is an absolute necessity. This can complicate the…
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    When you want to file for divorce, you need divorce papers. Fortunately, they are usually easy to find at your local courthouse or through other sources. It’s the divorce itself that usually proves far more difficult. Our Bergen County divorce attorneys can help you fight for the best possible outcomes…
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  •  Does It Matter Who Files For Divorce First in New Jersey?

    If you suspect that your spouse is getting ready to file for divorce, should you rush to beat them to the punch? Filing for divorce first can seem like it will give you a big advantage, but it usually does not matter too much in the grand scheme of things.…
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