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As parents go through the divorce process, decisions must be made regarding the care and support of their children. There are various legal and physical scenarios that may occur, and it is important to understand that physical custody is different than visitation,...
Getting divorced is a huge life change, but it doesn't have to be a harrowing one. The laws on separation and divorce are extremely clear; state code covers a host of related issues such as child support, custody arrangements, property division and even the timelines...
Parents in New Jersey may benefit from reviewing some of the state laws that govern parenting time and custody. The state recognizes that divorce and separation can have significant effects on the relationships between parents and children. The Child Access and...
New Jersey allows someone to file for divorce within certain periods dependent upon the reasons listed for ending the marriage. In cases of adultery, the court does not require a waiting period. When a spouse charges extreme cruelty, the person can file after three...
Residents of New Jersey who are seeking a divorce must often find a balance between strong emotions and practical concerns about their finances. Where a couple has diversified assets, the process generally requires even more attention to asset taxation, immediate cash...
When one parent retains physical custody of a minor child following a divorce, the court may require the other parent to pay child support to help cover expenses for the child's care, maintenance and education. In New Jersey, the court will usually use a Child Support...
Many factors can influence child custody orders in New Jersey and elsewhere. In the state of New Jersey, judges mainly consider the best interests of the children involved. When parents are seeking joint custody, the court will look at the couple's ability to...
New Jersey residents who are contemplating a divorce or already embarked upon the process will need an accurate accounting of their financial affairs in order to divide the marital property fairly. The services of a forensic accountant could be helpful in such an...
New Jersey residents may have read past information about marriage and prenuptial agreements. As times change and opinions evolve, prenups are becoming more popular. One consideration in a prenup is separate property. Separate property is any real estate that a spouse...
A New Jersey appellate court has determined that a person does not necessarily have to be related to a child through blood or adoption in order to have visitation rights or share in child custody. Under the psychological parent doctrine, if the court determines that...