New Jersey law requires parents to attend a one-time class about parenting. The seminar costs $25, which you pay as part of the divorce petition filing fee. Both parents are required to attend, usually separately. If either parent does not attend, the divorce court judge may consider that fact when making decisions about child custody and […]
GAL stands for guardian ad litem. “Ad litem” means “for the suit,” meaning for the lawsuit. A guardian ad litem is an advocate appointed by the court to act on behalf of another party. Guardians ad litem are sometimes used in child custody and divorce cases, though less commonly in New Jersey than in other states. New Jersey law distinguishes between a guardian […]
In most divorce cases, the most difficult issue to resolve is the custody of and visitation with minor children. Ideally, you will be able to come to an agreement about this with your ex-spouse. You can, however, defer the decision to the Court. If you do, though, the court may order a child custody evaluation, which can […]
Do You Need an Attorney in a Divorce Proceeding? If you and your spouse have concluded that your marriage is over and you have no children or other issues in dispute, or you don’t believe you can afford a lawyer, should you simply represent yourself in the divorce process? Under New Jersey law, you are not […]
At Lyons & Associates, P.C., because our practice is devoted to family law, we always strive to complete your Divorce in the most efficient way possible. Often times, that includes Mediation. Divorce Mediation can be a very powerful tool to resolve your family law issues. There are certain benefits to Mediation, including reducing legal costs, […]
At Lyons & Associates, P.C., we specialize in all aspects of matrimonial and family law. Many of our divorce clients ask us if it matters that their spouse has cheated during the marriage. Across the United States, there are approximately 120 million married people. It is estimated that about 40% of all married people admit to […]
There are benefits to Divorce Mediation. For many couples, it can save them time, money, and aggravation. But Divorce Mediation is not right for everyone. At Lyons & Associates, P.C., we specialize in all aspects of matrimonial and family law, and when our clients ask us about mediation, here is what we say. In order for […]
At Lyons & Associates, P.C., we handle many high conflict custody cases. Sometimes Parenting Coordinators get involved. What is a Parenting Coordinator? In high-conflict divorce or post-divorce cases where the parties involved share one or more children, New Jersey Courts have implemented Parenting Coordinators – a third party who acts as a neutral mediator and aids the parties with […]
Divorce and Family Law Legal Help in Somerville, New Jersey When the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) notifies you that it is investigating the welfare of your child or children, there is only one first step to take in response. Contact an experienced family law attorney. Why? The stakes are high. A DCPP […]
Breaking up is hard to do. Figuring out who keeps the engagement ring may be harder. Like many areas within the law, the answer is “it depends.” At Lyons & Associates, P.C., we specialize in all aspects of matrimonial and family law, and ownership of an engagement ring is just one of many questions that […]
