Divorced parents in New Jersey who have taken the time to figure out the perfect parenting time schedule may discover that holidays put a wrench into the agreement. However, if both parents can put aside their differences and emotional wants, they can work out a...
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Can you terminate a prenup?
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...
Inventory assets and debts before mediation
One of the focal points of mediation during a New Jersey divorce is likely to be property division, although many couples use the process to determine all aspects of the process, including child custody matters and spousal support. In preparing for mediation, per USA...
Should you go into mediation with a plan about what you want?
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....
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...

