Splitting from your partner in New Jersey might introduce another set of challenges you may not have anticipated. Experiencing a same-sex marriage can influence your divorce in a different way than a traditional marriage might have. Knowing some of the complications...
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Building your retirement after going through divorce
Divorce can change the way your finances look, which could alter your future plans. Prioritizing retirement planning after an event as dynamic as divorce can help you stay on course. Knowing some strategies for rebuilding your retirement savings can give you a head...
Understanding your child support payment options in New Jersey
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...
Fathers and child custody
If you are preparing to end your marriage as a father, or have already become involved in a bitter dispute over child custody during your divorce, it is vital to place the best interests of your child first and strive to safeguard your relationship with them....
How to tell children about divorce
Divorce is not easy on anyone, and the news of parents separating can be especially difficult for children. Sharing the news with them is essential, but there are some strategies to use that will help reduce emotions and stress. The exact words and strategy that you...
Can you get Social Security using an ex-spouse’s work record?
When you plan for retirement as a married resident of New Jersey, you may count on your partner and his or her retirement contributions to help support you once you no longer receive employment income. Yet, if your marriage ends in divorce, your retirement picture...
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...
How can mediation help with parenting plans?
Most divorcing parents will say that above all else, what they want to prioritize is the well-being of their child and their happiness in the future. To that end, having a good parenting plan in place is one of the best ways to ensure that this happens. Writing down...
How is child custody determined in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the law states that it is in the child's best interest to have routine contact with both parents. This may change if there is violence, substance abuse or another safety risk. In light of New Jersey Legislative Statute 9:2-4 know the difference between...
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...

