New Jersey courts recognize two types of child custody: legal custody and physical custody. The two are not interchangeable. Under each category, legal and physical custody can further be broken down into multiple different custody arrangements. Also, child custody arrangements vary from family to family. Knowing more about different custody terms and what they mean […]
If you are considering a divorce or have already started the process, you are probably wondering when you will be officially divorced. The answer depends on several factors. Some are within your control. Others fall under state divorce law. From the time one spouse files the initial complaint, it can take anywhere from two to […]
British Pop star Zayn Malik, who has been living in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with supermodel Gigi Hadid and their child, has pleaded no contest to four criminal harassment charges by the child’s grandmother, Yolanda Hadid. The grandmother, a former model, and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, accused Malik of cursing at her, demanding that […]
Generally, child custody cases involve biological parents who must determine the terms of custody and visitation if they are not together. This process happens through mediation or in court. But it is also possible for individuals other than the child’s biological parents to seek custody. This discussion explains the law regarding third-party nonparents and child […]
In New Jersey, a guardian is a person or agency appointed by the courts to act on another person’s behalf. Guardianship is a significant legal undertaking that essentially dissolves a person’s rights to make decisions on their own behalf. When applied properly, it is a vital source of protection, particularly for minors whose biological parents […]
Religion is an important factor for many couples seeking divorce. That is because although marriage has legal implications in New Jersey and across the nation, many popular religions also have their own set of guidelines for marriage and divorce. If you are a person of faith and want to know how your divorce may impact […]
By Marissa Del Mauro, Esq. Kelly Clarkson’s divorce made recent headlines, in which the Court confirmed she has been awarded the parties’ Montana ranch valued at over $10 million dollars. While this may seem like a stereotypical celebrity divorce battle, the important take away is that the Judge’s decision came down to the enforceability and validity […]
There are numerous issues that can arise for divorced parents who have difficulty communicating and/or working together after their divorce. Unfortunately, in transitioning from former spouses to co-parents, many of the same issues that led to the divorce may continue to impede the ability to maintain a positive co-parenting relationship. This is because co-parenting inherently […]
By Jake Jenkinson Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s contentious divorce matter is not new news; however, there has been a recent update regarding their acrimonious custody dispute. Specifically, it was recently reported that Brad Pitt’s request for joint custody has been granted over the objection of Angelina Jolie who sought sole custody based on alleged […]
If you ask someone going through a divorce what their partner did wrong, most will have a laundry list of misdoings they can mention. But under no-fault divorce law, it is not necessary to prove your spouse did anything wrong to end the marriage. Instead, you would cite irreconcilable differences, which is a fancy way […]
