Adoption remains one of the most fragmented issues in family law. Unlike other cases, such as divorce, there is very little conformity to a federal standard. Same-sex couples who live in New Jersey are lucky to have one of the most progressive home states in the...
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What is court-mandated mediation for child custody cases?
If you are planning to divorce your spouse, you probably already know there are a variety of tasks you must accomplish. These include dividing marital property and addressing marital debts. If you have kids, though, you also must come up with a custody arrangement....
What do you need to include in a New Jersey parenting plan?
When you and your child’s other parent both wish to have your child live with you at least part of the time but are unable to agree on terms, you may need the state of New Jersey to step in. When you ask the state to come up with a custody and parenting time schedule...
What are some safeguards for social media during divorce?
Like most people, updating and checking your social media profiles is likely part of your daily routine. You may use these sites for entertainment, to connect with friends and family members and to learn about different topics. According to the Pew Research Center,...
How can you cope emotionally with divorce?
If you and your spouse decided to end your marriage, you have many new challenges to cope with. Some of these may revolve around deciding on a custody plan, splitting your assets, deciding who will get the family home and more. Divorce is a common experience for many...
3 benefits of mediation for high-asset divorces
There are many ways to pursue a divorce in New Jersey. Mediation of economic aspects is rapidly becoming one of the most common elements. This is true because it has many potential benefits, depending on the details of the case. These benefits might also apply to...
Lies about money during divorce
In high-asset divorces, the financial state of a couple is rarely what it seems at first. At least one side, probably the one with the most control over the money, is usually hiding something. Sometimes, this comes from honest mistakes about what the court might...
Nuanced financial issues in same-sex divorce
Divorce is never easy under the best of circumstances, but same-sex couples face unique issues when dealing with the legal process. Consider some of these standard divorce conditions. How are they sometimes more complex for same-sex couples? Determining spousal...
What is the point of a Case Information Statement?
When you decide to pull the plug on your New Jersey marriage, you have to file a document known as a Case Information Statement within 35 days of making your divorce filing. The document contains a multitude of important information about your earnings, assets,...
What types of child custody does New Jersey recognize?
When you have a child with someone in New Jersey and your marriage or romantic relationship ends, you must take certain steps if you wish to establish a formal custody arrangement. If you and your former partner were not in a marriage at the time of your child’s...

