West Caldwell Law Blog
What are the major advantages of mediation?
You hear a lot about mediated divorces nowadays. But if you face a divorce yourself, do you know enough about mediation to make an informed decision about whether or not you want to take that route? Depending on the things that are most important to you and your...
Requesting a child custody modification
As time goes by after a divorce, your original parenting plan may no longer be working. We often assist parents who are seeking a modification of the plan through the court system. You cannot request a change to the parenting plan any time you want to. FindLaw...
Concerns for a non-working spouse in a divorce
Sometimes, a person needs a divorce because she or he is not happy in a marriage or otherwise cannot remain in the marriage. This can become a difficult situation when one spouse does not work. Usually, this is a spouse who stays home to take care of the children. In...
Will a QDRO be part of your property settlement?
As you and your spouse begin the divorce process, you may need to pay particular attention to your respective retirement accounts and pension plans. These form part of your marital property. As such, you must divide them between you in a fair and equitable manner....
What are the different types of alimony?
If you and your spouse decide that it is time to end the marriage, you will likely have to negotiate an alimony agreement in accordance with state law. In New Jersey, there are several different options for spousal support. If you and your spouse are able to agree on...
Abandoning a piece of real estate or property
A lot of times, a property owner may want to abandon their property. They may do this because they want to eliminate some liability for that property or because that property has defaulted in mortgage. According to Cornell Law School, it may be a property where the...
What is parenting time?
In many divorce cases, one parent is named the parent of a primary residence. When one parent is named the parent of primary residence, that means the other parent is going to have parenting time. How and when parenting time is accomplished is a very personal...
Components of a property settlement in New Jersey
The purpose of a divorce is to obtain a marital settlement agreement, sometimes called a property settlement agreement. According to FindLaw, a property settlement agreement sets forth the rights and responsibilities of each of the parties in the future as they are...
January is a popular month for divorce
January is the beginning of a new year, but for many people, this month marks the end of their marriages. This month is so popular for divorces that people in the field often refer to it as Divorce Month. It tops all other months for the number of filings every year....
Can I change the amount of support during a financial hardship?
Both families and individuals in New Jersey may find that the rising costs of housing, transportation and day-to-day living expenses have become overwhelmingly burdensome. Requesting an increase in your court-ordered spousal or child support obligation may help get...
