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How Does Child Support Work With Joint Custody?
New Jersey has a formula for calculating the child support obligation of each parent. When determining child support with joint custody in New Jersey, a parent whom the formula determines should pay “more” in child support, practically speaking, will be the person really paying.
Modify Alimony in New Jersey: When Your Support Obligation May Be Eligible for Change
Life doesn’t stand still after a divorce is finalized. Career changes, health issues, or new relationships can quickly make an existing alimony arrangement feel outdated or unmanageable.
How to Divide Retirement Assets (Including 401k) in Divorce
in a divorce can be a complicated procedure, especially when dealing with complex assets such as retirement accounts.
How to Ask for a Prenup
Prenuptial agreements are not just for the rich and the famous, if they ever were. Prenups are becoming more popular by the year for couples of all income levels and composition types.
How to Deal With an Ex Who Has a Different Co-Parenting Style
Parenting is an ongoing journey, complicated to begin with and exponentially more so following a divorce. If you and your ex can agree to a co-parenting arrangement, you have already overcome one major hurdle.
Dividing a Family Business in a New Jersey Divorce
Many divorces involve the division and distribution of complex assets, raising difficult legal and personal questions. If you have a family business with your spouse, for example, what happens to the business in divorce?
Divorcing A Controlling Spouse In New Jersey
Divorces can be emotionally challenging at the best of times. When you are trying to divorce a controlling or manipulative spouse, it can become all the more difficult—especially when divorcing a controlling spouse in New Jersey and navigating complex family law rules.
How to Coparent With a High Conflict Ex
High conflict co-parenting situations can make this extremely challenging. In an ideal world, you and your ex would be able to set aside your differences and set up a co-parenting arrangement that works for your respective schedules and grants your children the attention they need.
Signs of a Manipulative Parent: ‘Using Kids as Weapons’
Divorce is difficult enough when dealing with two reasonable, responsible adults. When one spouse is controlling, narcissistic, aggressive, or manipulative, the process can be that much more challenging and emotionally taxing.
Survival Tips for Living Together During Divorce in New Jersey
Living together with your spouse during the pendency of divorce can be a difficult tightrope to walk. As a general matter, we advise couples against it; it’s usually better for at least one spouse to move out at least as soon as a divorce is definitely on the table.
What Happens if My Spouse Dies While in the Middle of a Divorce?
You and your spouse have finally reached the point of no return. You’ve gotten your finances in order, you’ve collected documentation about your assets and debts, you’ve prepared thoughts about child custody, and you file for divorce.
What Happens if You Don’t Sign the Divorce Papers?
It’s a common occurrence in movies and television: One person wants to get a divorce to move on with their life, but their stubborn ex refuses to “sign the papers.”
How Subpoenas Are Used in New Jersey Divorce Cases
Subpoenas in New Jersey divorce cases can be a powerful legal tool, especially when one or both parties are being uncooperative or when important information is not readily available.
Requesting Psychological Evaluation in a Child Custody Matter
When parents are involved in a custody dispute, the court’s top priority is always the well-being of the child. In certain cases, a parent in a New Jersey divorce can request a psychological evaluation in a child custody matter…
Requesting a Drug Test in Child Custody Cases
If you know or suspect that your spouse abuses drugs or alcohol and you are concerned that their habits pose a danger to your child, you can and should raise those concerns with the court.
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.
