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What Is A Guardian Ad Litem in a New Jersey Divorce Case?
A guardian ad litem (GAL) is an attorney appointed by the court to represent and protect the best interests of a child.
Annulment vs. Divorce: Is Annulment the Right Option for You?
Is Annulment the Right Option for You?
Unlike a divorce, which dissolves a legal marriage, an annulment recognizes that a valid marriage never existed. When a couple gets divorced, for some there is a negative stigma in certain religious or social circles.
What Circumstances Void a Prenuptial Agreement?
Prenuptial agreements are a good idea for most modern marriages. Parties can plan in advance for what may happen in the event of divorce, removing any concerns over “marrying for money” as well as saving time and heartache down the line should the marriage end.
4 Things to Know About Business Interests in a New Jersey Divorce
The family business is often a point of serious contention in divorce. One party ran the business while the other ran the household or had their own job, and yet the uninvolved spouse states they are entitled to an ownership stake.
Do Stepparents Have Visitation or Legal Rights?
Stepparents visitation rights can become a serious concern when a stepparent separates from the child’s biological parent. Being a stepparent is a tough job.
Pros and Cons: Lump-Sum vs Monthly Alimony Payments
When spousal support is ordered by a court, it is typically paid out monthly over a predetermined period. For some individuals, however, a lump sum payment is a better way to go when finalizing a divorce.
How to Prepare for a Custody Evaluation in NJ
Child custody is often one of the most emotionally charged aspects of a divorce. It’s hard not to take it personally when you are arguing over who gets to raise your children.
Parental Kidnapping: Can You Kidnap Your Own Kid?
Some parents believe they have the right to do whatever they want with their children, even if the children’s other parent objects. However, parental rights are not unlimited can be restricted by court orders, including child custody.
Child Time Share Requirements in NJ
In New Jersey, child custody and child support are determined by a mixture of parental agreement, judicial discretion, and complex mathematical equations.
Who Gets Custody While Divorce is Pending?
Divorcing parties are often confused about their legal rights while the divorce is pending–can one parent make a custody decision without the other? Can the court make a decision, even before the divorce is finalized?
Division of Assets and Debts
In New Jersey, all marital property is subject to division upon divorce. Marital property includes both assets and debts.
Who is Considered an Unfit Parent in New Jersey?
There are circumstances under which a parent can be deemed unfit. Declaring a person legally unfit to be a parent means taking away their parental rights in order to protect the health and well-being of the child.
Palimony In New Jersey
Palimony was first recognized in New Jersey in a 1979 New Jersey Supreme Court decision.
How Relocation Affects Child Custody
Relocation can significantly impact child custody arrangements, often leading to complex legal challenges.
How to Navigate Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation can be an effective and less adversarial way to resolve the complex issues arising from a marriage’s dissolution.
How to Modify Custody Orders
When life’s winds shift direction, the custody arrangements that once seemed set in stone may need revisiting.
