The majority of parents want to do right by their children. While there are cases where a noncustodial parent may be unable, or simply refuses, to make child support payments, it is rarely the case that they will be required to make no payments at all. As some New...
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Does the uncertain future of health care leave divorce in limbo?
Life is rarely as simple as black and white; there are innumerable shades of gray. Once a New Jersey resident has made up his or her mind to divorce, anything that may hamper one's decision can be frustrating. One area that is causing uncertainty for some people is...
Should a man pay child support for a child that is not his?
From the first moment children draw breath, their parents form strong bonds with them. Many New Jersey residents will understand a parent's desire to do the best for his or her child. Seeking -- or paying -- child support, is one way of making provisions for them....
Understanding the difference between mediation and arbitration
Most people living in Passaic County and Essex County in New Jersey know that there is currently a stay in place for all divorce proceedings. What does that mean, exactly? For couples who know their marriage is over, this stay means that traditional, court-based...
Things you must do with regard to a child support modification
Do you pay child support, month in and month out? Have you come to find that you are unable to stay current with your payments? If you answered yes to these questions, you need to learn more about the steps for requesting a child support modification. Here are some of...
Divorce is a full-time occupation
There are many things that can put strain on a marriage. Many New Jersey residents will be unsurprised that financial troubles and health problems can cause divorce. Certain professions can also cause problems within a marriage due to a number of different reasons....
Property distribution includes protecting credit rating
Along with child custody issues, divorcing couples in New Jersey probably dispute the division of their assets more passionately than most other factors. However, an important element in reaching an equitable property distribution is balancing the debt the couples...
Mediation gives you more control over asset division and custody
Getting divorced is never an easy prospect. In New Jersey right now, it's nearly impossible. Initially, only Essex and Passaic Counties had stays on divorces. Now, with the escalation of budget issues and the closure of all state courts, divorces are indefinitely on...
How a bad divorce can affect a child, even into adulthood
The state of a person's health is dependent on many things. There may not be much that one can do to stave off an illness that is genetic without the intervention of medicine, and there are certain illnesses that a New Jersey resident may contract at any time in life...
Rewriting one’s future after divorce
When one gets married, it is natural to have a vision in mind of how the future will look. Divorce is not something any New Jersey resident considers until it actually happens, and when it does, it often comes as something of a shock. The emotional nature of a...

