Allegations of domestic violence are taken seriously by family courts across the country, including those here in New Jersey. Therefore, when a court on the west coast was provided photographs indicating that Johnny Depp had abused Amber Heard, his wife of just 15...
Dedicated To Obtaining Favorable Results For You
West Caldwell Law Blog
How is child support established here in New Jersey?
This is often one of the first questions that New Jersey parents ask when the relationship between a child's parents ends, regardless of whether they were married. Understanding how support is calculated prior to beginning any negotiations regarding custody could be...
Divorce, child custody and social media
Even as more couples here in New Jersey and around the country are deciding to end their marriages amicably, there are other couples who end up in courtroom battles. When parties are going through a divorce or have child custody issues, each of them might be looking...
Divorce cases halted in Passaic County for the foreseeable future
Passaic County has stayed all further divorce proceedings. A stay is a court ruling that halts any further legal processes in a trial. Judges often order them in individual proceedings. However, Passaic County has recently stayed all divorce proceedings. This means...
Osbourne split brings up unique divorce matters
The reported divorce of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne makes for a celebrity story, sure. However, the supposed celebrity split is more than a simple pop culture story. The possible end of their marriage presents various unique points of discussion within the realm of...
Financial mistakes could impact New Jersey divorce
It is understandable for New Jersey residents to feel a sense of relief and possibly accomplishment when they make the decision to end an unhappy and/or unhealthy marriage. However, this big decision will likely cause a chain reaction of dozens of other important...
Child custody option may benefit New Jersey parents, kids
Children are often the most important aspect of New Jersey parents' lives. As a result, those parents likely want to do their best to protect their children from situations that could cause emotional hardships. Unfortunately, not all incidents can be avoided, and if...
Respectful, confident attitudes may help in New Jersey divorce
Many New Jersey residents may feel understandably apprehensive as they approach court proceedings. They may worry that they will not know how to present themselves or even what may be expected of them. Luckily, there are various resources that interested parties may...
Back child support could cause issues for New Jersey parents
For many single parents, relying on child support is a considerable part of how they are able to provide for their children. However, there are situations in which individuals could face difficulties receiving and/or paying that support, and parents and children could...
Prenups may help in the event of divorce
Many New Jersey residents may wonder whether creating a prenuptial agreement could be right for them. There are benefits to creating such an agreement for individuals in most situations, but there are circumstances in which a prenup could be particularly prudent to...

