Requesting child support modifications in NJ Child support is a complex matter. The court takes several factors into consideration when determining an appropriate amount of child support. These details include the child’s financial needs, the income and financial resources of both parents, and the custody agreement. Whether you are the custodial parent or the paying […]
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Proving Emotional Abuse in a Child Custody Case in NJ
Emotional abuse includes a variety of behaviors. The types of emotional abuse commonly seen in child custody cases include doing any of the following to the child.
Grandparent Rights in NJ
Do grandparents have any rights regarding visitation and custody in NJ?
Benefits of Estate Planning in New Jersey
Think you don’t need an estate plan? If you have children, if you own a business, if you have a home, if you have debts, if you’re concerned about taxes, if you want to plan for rising healthcare costs or want to decide how you plan to leave your legacy—if any or all of these things apply to you, then an estate plan could be of benefit.
New Jersey Beneficiary Rights
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.
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.