If you have to pay child support, you should have a clear understanding of the various ways in which you can submit payments. While many parents have child support payments taken directly from their checks through income withholding, others have to find an alternative...
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How may ending a marriage differ when same-sex couples divorce?
New Jersey codified equality for marriages in 2022. The Garden State protects the marital rights of couples regardless of their genders. Family courts may not use different legal procedures when same-sex couples file for divorce. You may discuss dividing your assets...
4 steps in a New Jersey adoption home study
The home study is an important part of the process of adopting a child in New Jersey. Part of the purpose is for Child Protection and Permanency to learn more about you and your family. However, according to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, the home...
Adoption grants for same-sex couples
Are you and your same-sex partner interested in expanding your family by adopting a child? According to Out in Jersey, LGBT couples in New Jersey have had the right to adopt children since 1997, long before either the state or the federal government recognized...
Same-sex adoption options after artificial insemination births
New Jersey’s laws protect same-sex couples from discrimination in the adoption process. Same-sex couples have the same rights to adopt as any other couple in the state. For some, this means going through a traditional adoption process, but others choose to bring a...
What you should know about grandparent adoption
Did you know that millions of older, often retired, adults have taken on the responsibility of raising their grandchildren? Caring for their grandchildren was probably not on these individuals’ list of expectations for their golden years. If you are like these...
How can a parenting coordinator help?
As divorced or separated parents navigate the idea of child custody and separation from their children, emotions intensify and often become volatile and contentious. Co-parenting is often difficult as parents must work with their former partners to make joint...
How much could a prenuptial agreement cost you?
Nobody contemplates divorce on their wedding day, but there is little reason both spouses should not prepare for the worst. Life happens, things change and on the day you wake up knowing you wish to move on from your marriage, you may want a prenuptial agreement to...
Common misconceptions about mediation
Mediation is becoming increasingly popular among couples who want a fast, easy divorce. The process can save people money, time and stress in the long run. However, as more and more couples get on board, there have been some misconceptions about how mediation works....
How should you financially prepare for a divorce?
Divorce can impact your finances more than you may have anticipated, especially if you do not prepare. If you suspect your relationship will end, your decision to think ahead can help you get organized before big changes happen. Even if you have already filed...