As a noncustodial parent, there is a chance that you will need to pay child support. Child support is normally determined using the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. Keep in mind that both parents are responsible for contributing to their children’s needs and...
Getting married does come with certain privileges that unmarried people don't have. There are certain legal benefits for marriage, ranging from whether the courts can compel you to testify against another person in a criminal case to inheritance benefits. When it...
Have you heard that gray divorce rates are rising? It’s true. For most age groups, divorce rates are falling, but those over 50 are splitting up more and more often. This is an interesting phenomenon, and many have asked why it is happening. One potential reason is...
It can be difficult to plan for your future after a divorce when you have no way of knowing how the divorce itself will end. If you decided to focus on the family instead of on developing your career, you may be at a financial disadvantage when it comes to living...
Parents in New Jersey are required to care for their children and provide for them financially as well. This is true whether the parents are married or divorced. However, how parents provide for their children financially may change if the parents go through a...
Child custody can be one of the toughest components of a divorce for divorcing parents. For this reason, divorcing parents should be familiar with how child custody is resolved and what factors it is based on. What is meant by child custody? When child custody is...
Visitation can be a complicated part of establishing a child custody and parenting plan pursuant to a New Jersey divorce. When a parent is unable to serve as a physical custodian of their child, they may agree to or have awarded to them visitation rights that provide...
Nothing can be more devastating than finding out your spouse has had an affair. Such events often lead to divorce, as the trust you once had in your spouse is forever broken. During this emotional time, you may wonder if the fact that your spouse cheated can be...
Alimony is a common concern during many divorces. Divorcing couples may have questions related to who will receive alimony, who will be required to pay alimony and how much will the alimony award be based on. As a result, it is helpful for divorcing couples to...
The COVID-19 crisis remains, but as the world adjusts so must former spouses who are parents. As part of your divorce agreement, you share time with your children in a joint custody arrangement. However, the pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench into your life, plans...
