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When Can Child Support Be Modified in New Jersey?
Child support orders in New Jersey are “final” orders, but they are not set in stone. While they are meant to ensure that children receive the financial support they need to thrive, the reality is that life circumstances change. Parents may lose jobs, get promotions, move to different living arrangements, or face new expenses… Read More »
Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?
When parents divorce or separate, one of the most emotionally charged issues is where the child will live. In New Jersey, custody decisions are based on what serves the best interests of the child, not simply on what the child prefers. While a child’s wishes can be part of the equation, they are never… Read More »
Who Gets the House in a New Jersey Divorce?
The family home often represents a couple’s largest asset, and emotions often run highest over what happens to it in a divorce. In New Jersey, courts apply equitable distribution principles to determine how the marital house should be handled. Whether you can keep the home or must sell it depends on the facts of… Read More »
Factors New Jersey Courts Consider When Awarding Alimony
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is never guaranteed in New Jersey. When courts do award it, they rely on a comprehensive set of statutory factors to determine whether support is justified, and if so, in what amount and for how long. Understanding these factors is essential if you’re dealing with a divorce or… Read More »
How Long Does Divorce Take in New Jersey?
Divorce is often one of the most stressful and emotional legal processes a person can go through, and one of the most common questions clients ask is: How long is this going to take? The answer depends on a range of factors, including the complexity of the case, the level of conflict between spouses,… Read More »
How to Petition for Grandparent Visitation in New Jersey
Family relationships can be complicated, especially after a divorce, separation, or the loss of a parent. Sadly, one of the relationships most affected by family conflict is often the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. If you are a grandparent in New Jersey who has been cut off from your grandchildren, you may be wondering… Read More »
How to Enforce a Child Support or Alimony Order in New Jersey
Securing a fair child support or alimony order is only part of the challenge; making sure those payments actually arrive as ordered is equally important. Unfortunately, not every co-parent or ex-spouse lives up to their legal obligations. When payments stop coming or become sporadic, it can put a serious financial strain on the person… Read More »
What Expenses Are Covered by Child Support?
When parents divorce or separate, ensuring that their children continue to receive the financial support they need is one of the court’s (and the parents’) top priorities. That’s where child support comes in. In New Jersey, both parents share a legal responsibility to provide for their children financially, and child support is the mechanism… Read More »
How New Jersey Courts Determine the Best Interests of the Child
When parents divorce or separate, one of the most emotionally charged and legally complex issues is child custody. In New Jersey, as in most states, child custody decisions are made based on what the court determines to be in the best interests of the child. While parents often have their own views on what… Read More »
Marital vs. Separate Property: How New Jersey Courts Draw the Line
When couples divorce, one of the most significant and sometimes most contentious steps is the division of property. New Jersey follows the principle of equitable distribution, which means that marital property is divided fairly, though not always equally. But before the court can determine what distribution is fair, it must first answer a fundamental… Read More »
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