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Requesting a Psychological Assessment in Custody Case
New Jersey courts will consider a wide range of factors when making a determination regarding child custody. If the parties simply cannot come to an agreement, and the court believes that a psychological evaluation would aid in the process, the parties may be subjected to a child custody evaluation. Read on to learn about… Read More »
What is an Agreed Divorce?
Not all divorces are the same. Some divorces require an embattled court proceeding that can take upwards of several years, costing the parties tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Other divorces can be resolved relatively quickly, with the parties disputing only minor issues and a settlement agreement just around the corner. If… Read More »
Is a Spouse Entitled to Premarital Property in a Divorce?
Marital property is subject to equitable division upon divorce. All types of assets can be considered property–real estate, stocks, bank accounts, investment accounts, business interests, etc. Not every asset is a marital asset, however. Parties are entitled to keep the entirety of their separate assets. One major category of separate assets is assets acquired… Read More »
Benefits of Prenuptial Agreement
Historically, prenuptial agreements were seen as the exclusive purview of the rich and famous, at best. At worst, they were seen as unromantic money-grubbing, evidence that one or both partners were unsure about the marriage. These views are simply no longer accurate, if they ever were. In modern times, prenuptial agreements can be valuable… Read More »
How Spousal Support Is Determined In New Jersey
Spousal support, or alimony, is a hotly contested issue in many marriages. If the parties cannot agree on alimony, the court will need to decide. In New Jersey, courts are given significant discretion in deciding upon alimony, but certain factors are meant to be taken into account. Read on to learn about the factors… Read More »
Bizarre Divorce Laws
Family law has evolved over the years. Whereas marriage used to be far more inequitable between the parties, the law now aims to treat both the same. Divorce no longer requires proving fault; in many states, you are not even permitted to allege fault as a ground for divorce. Not all antiquated laws have… Read More »
Tips for Negotiating Alimony Payments
Alimony is a sore subject in most divorces. It’s hard to accept that your relationship with your spouse is ending but that you are somehow still responsible for them financially. If you are the party requesting alimony, you can expect some push-back. If you have a particularly bitter divorce, alimony might be one of… Read More »
How to Prove Parental Alienation
Co-parenting after a divorce or other breakup is difficult. When one parent is actively trying to sabotage your parent-child relationship, it can be downright devastating. Parental alienation is harmful to children and may be grounds to affect the child custody arrangement issued by the court. Read on for advice on how to show parental… Read More »
Parenting Time vs. Visitation
When you are dealing with divorce or other family law proceedings, the sheer volume of the legal terminology being thrown around can be overwhelming. Different states use different terms to mean different things, and many legal concepts have evolved over the years in light of societal changes. It’s easy to get confused when one… Read More »
How to Ask for a Prenup
Prenups are no longer limited to the rich and famous, but broaching the topic in any relationship can be a challenge. You might want a prenuptial agreement but worry that asking your partner will kill the romance or, even worse, end the relationship. Prenups offer important legal protections for both parties, and you shouldn’t… Read More »
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