Grandparents play a key role in a child’s life. A grandparent can be a trusted source of love, support, wisdom, and guidance. In fact, in some families, grandparents take over for a parent who passes away or is deemed unfit under the law. In New Jersey, grandparents can seek visitation and even child custody of […]
Building a Defense After Being Falsely Accused of Child Abuse Unfortunately, accusations of child abuse and neglect happen frequently—especially during high-conflict child custody battles. For example, one parent may believe that accusing the other parent of child abuse or neglect will boost their own chances of securing custody. This is a precarious strategy that often leads […]
In New Jersey, equitable distribution applies in a divorce, and this may cause many to wonder which assets will be split between both parties. If one partner gains an inheritance, especially one of significant amount, they may have concerns whether their soon-to-be ex-spouse will be given some of the acquired assets. However, equitable distribution does […]
One of the main concerns people have concerning a potential divorce is the cost. While price is just one of the factors to consider when selecting a New Jersey family law firm to represent you, it is a necessary and important consideration because the final cost of your divorce matter can be fact dependent on each spouse’s […]
The United States divorce rate is approximately 2.7 per thousand annually. When the breakdown of a family occurs, whether due to divorce, separation, or the death of a spouse, the subject of custody and child visitation rights becomes a central issue. Sadly, during co-parenting disputes, many grandparents lose the right to see their beloved grandchildren. However, […]
The New Jersey Judiciary has recently issued a directive that for all petitions for guardianship of incapacitated persons filed on or after May 15, 2021, a new background screening policy is in place. Specifically, for certain proposed guardians, the Court will now require that they be subject to a background check that includes: a check […]
Child support is not just a legal obligation, it is an integral part of retaining healthy, sustainable relationships between parents and children following a divorce. Making payments creates strong bonds and offers additional support to separated families. It should also help parents manage situations together, with or without shared child custody arrangements. Child support arrangements […]
In early May 2021, Bill and Melinda Gates announced that they are divorcing after 27 years of marriage. As one of the wealthiest families in the world, much has been speculated about how they will divide their fortune, estimated to be more than $130 billion. With $120 million mansion in Washington state, a private plane, […]
Couples in New Jersey who want to end their marriage may have the option to get an annulment. An annulment is slightly different than a divorce in that it treats the marriage like it never existed. There are many financial, social, and religious reasons why people get an annulment. However, it is not an option for […]
In a divorce, the parents seeking physical or legal custody of minor children must show the courts they are capable of providing for them physically, emotionally, and financially. The child’s best interests take precedence above all other issues in the divorce. From this perspective, it is easy to see how criminal charges can impact child custody arguments. […]
