Mediation is a nice alternative to heading straight into the courtroom, especially for a divorce in New Jersey. It allows you to work with your spouse to come to an agreement that suits both of you. In addition, it can save you time and money, which is always nice....
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Does a father have rights in an adoption?
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...
More DWI cases are ending in dismissals
If the police arrest you for drunk driving, you may assume you are inevitably going to jail and receiving a conviction. However, not all DWI cases are straightforward for prosecutors. In fact, the number of DWI case dismissals in New Jersey is increasing. You have a...
How can negative words about the other parent affect your kids?
New Jersey divorce is often a situation filled with tension and anger. It can lead you to say things about your partner that are less than pleasant. However, if you have children, you should be more careful about what you say around them. Badmouthing your spouse in...
Child custody: Understand various types before heading to court
A decision to divorce typically prompts many family life changes. Child custody issues often are a central focus of New Jersey divorce proceedings. There are numerous types of custody, and the more a parent understands the legal implications of each type, the easier...
Divorce: Ex-wife of millionaire wants spousal support to end
When a New Jersey couple decides to end their marriage, it is not uncommon for financial issues to be a central focus of proceedings. In many cases, the court orders child or spousal support in divorce -- sometimes, both. A woman who has been paying spousal support to...
Child custody: What prompts a judge to rule a parent unfit?
If a New Jersey parent petitions the court for sole custody of his or her children, the judge overseeing the case is going to ask what types of issues have prompted the request. In most child custody cases, the court believes children are better off parents agree to...
Divorce: How to protect assets re business partner’s breakup
Many businesses operate under partnerships. If one of the partners is getting a divorce, it can negatively impact the other partner's business assets. Especially in equitable distribution states like New Jersey, where property is not always divided 50/50, it is...
Shared parenting time in divorce: How to avoid problems
The New Jersey court typically believes it is best for children to continue to have active, healthy relationships with both parents after divorce. It's tough on kids to get used to their parents living in separate households, however. If shared parenting time is...
Amazon shares at stake in Jeff Bezos divorce
There are currently business owners in New Jersey who are preparing to navigate the family justice system. Many have filed for divorce and are in need of guidance and legal support regarding financial, business ownership and property division issues. In addition to...

