Family Law

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...

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...

You and your spouse have finalized the decision to pursue a divorce in New Jersey and now the anxiety of breaking the news to your family, friends, coworkers and acquaintances becomes inevitable. At Cipriano Law Offices, P.C., we know just how challenging and...

Prenuptial agreements are great tools for individuals who both want to outline the responsibilities of each party during a marriage and protect certain assets, such as a family home, business or heirloom, in the event of a divorce. However, circumstances change, and...

If you are a father of a child whose mother wants to give that child up for adoption in New Jersey, you have some rights to the child that the court will observe. In fact, according to Adoptions From the Heart, you have the same rights as the mother, and the court...

There is a saying that the best laid plans often go awry. While this may be true in many instances, some New Jersey residents will be familiar with occasions when it appears that a former spouse is simply changing the terms of a divorce agreement to suit his or her...

The breakdown of any relationship can be distressing. When New Jersey residents enter into divorce, emotions may run far higher than one might realize. Maintaining a sense of perspective can be difficult, sometimes leading to unwise behavior that can cause long...

It can be hard at times to separate the truth from lies, especially if one's marriage is going through a rough time. While it may be possible for a marriage to recover from many lies, there are a few that may be seen as unforgivable. There may be some New Jersey...

Technology has changed the way that New Jersey residents communicate with one another. Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as texts and emails, allow individuals to stay in touch with friends and family in a way never before seen in history. Many...

You are ready for your marriage to end, but now the court says there is a stay on divorces. This is exactly what people are hearing in Passaic County and Essex County. What are you going to do? If you aren't going to wait for the stay on divorces to lift, you need an...