When a loved one dies, there is a period of grieving. Then comes the time when the estate is distributed among the beneficiaries—which may bring its own type of grief.
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New Jersey Pre-Divorce Checklist
Divorcing is emotional, of course, but there are other aspects of divorce that you need to consider. It is going to affect you financially as you will need to live on one income instead of two, and may need to reenter the job market after a long absence from the workforce.
Divorcing an Undocumented Immigrant in New Jersey
Few issues are more politically charged than those surrounding immigration. If you were married to an undocumented immigrant and are seeking a divorce, you have both questions and concerns regarding how to proceed, what your rights are and what the courts will take into consideration.
What is a New Jersey Divorce Deposition?
A deposition is part of the discovery phase of a divorce, meaning that evidence is being collected by your divorce lawyer that may benefit you in areas from spousal support to parenting time.
Can I Stop My Divorce in New Jersey?
It’s not unusual to have doubts after you’ve made a big, life-changing decision—especially about going through with a divorce. Perhaps you and your spouse have talked things over and both of you are feeling differently now than when you originally filed for divorce and wish to try to work things out.
Negotiating Child Custody in a High-Conflict Divorce
Coming to an agreement on child custody is never easy; even when couples seek the most amicable solutions. When divorce is contentious to begin with, child custody becomes a major flashpoint and among the most difficult issues between combative spouses.
When Can a Divorce Decree be Modified?
Divorce means change: you may live in a different home, you may not see your children every day anymore and your economic situation may be more of a challenge than it once was.
How to Prepare for a NJ Custody Evaluation
Child custody is often one of the most difficult issues parents face during a divorce. When divorcing spouses cannot come to an agreement, mediation is usually the first step. This may be followed by a Custody Neutral Assessment.
What Happens when Child Support is not Paid?
Child support is a debt owed: not just because the courts say so, but because children depend upon financial support and are entitled to economic security. Some estimates put the amount of unpaid child support as high as $113 billion dollars throughout the U.S
Signs of Parental Alienation
Even when spouses are unable to resolve their differences and wind up getting a divorce, most want their children to have a healthy and loving relationships with each parent. So do the courts, since that is what is considered to be in the best interest of the child. Unfortunately, when a divorce is especially acrimonious or there are factors which create extreme tension, children may become pawns in a game of “getting back” at the other parent.