Under the New Jersey Rules of Court, every litigant entering divorce litigation in which alimony, equitable, child support or counsel fees are at issue is required to complete a Case Information Statement and submit required financial documents as attachments. Specifically, Rule 5:5-2 sets forth the framework for the filing and completion of this statement: Rule 5:5-2. Family Case Information Statement (a) […]
As the new school year approaches, parents who have gone through a divorce should consider ways to make co-parenting go smoothly in September. The start of school is a good time to reevaluate current child custody and visitation agreements and consider what worked, or did not work, the year before. Because this year is likely to be much more […]
When a long-term partnership ends, there are often legal ramifications. After the dissolution of a marriage, the parties involved seek a divorce, ending the legal marital contract. In some cases, however, the parties contend that the marriage was not legal to begin with. If this is the case, then the individuals may seek an annulment. […]
Death and disease are tragic no matter the circumstances. But what happens when a spouse gets seriously ill or passes away during the divorce process? This experience is not uncommon and worth exploring to offer insight to anyone dealing with the illness or death of an ex-spouse. A Change in Jurisdiction is Possible Technically, when a […]
There are many reasons why people make the difficult decision to give their baby up for adoption. Some of the most common reasons include age, a lack of financial resources, and issues with drug addiction. Regardless of the reasons for putting a child up for adoption, it is important that the birth parents understand how the […]
According to current data on marriage and divorce in the United States, several factors seem to increase the chance of a split. An age gap is one of them. According to a study conducted by The Atlantic, couples with a five-year age gap are 18 percent more likely to divorce compared with couples with a one-year age […]
Child custody proceedings are complex and often emotionally charged. In these types of cases, judges have a duty to protect the minor children involved, which means assessing what kind of parenting arrangement is in the child’s best interest. Many factors go into the judge’s assessment, and parental mental health is one issue that the court […]
Although the hope is that divorce ends amicably, that is simply not the case for many families. In a high-conflict divorce, it is common for judges, lawyers, psychologists, and other professionals involved in the case to recommend a parent coordinator to assist parents in finding a resolution to disputes outside of the courtroom, including those […]
As a LGBTQ financial advisor, my clients tell me they hear this baffling question often, “You’re gay, you must be loaded right?!” There is a misconception that marriage and kids are traditionally that of a heterosexual relationship, and that as LGBTQ individuals we must have more money because we don’t spend it on kids and […]
Divorce, also known as “dissolution of marriage” in New Jersey, can be filed by either partner in a marriage, civil union, or domestic partnership. The requirement to file for divorce in New Jersey is that at least one partner in the couple lives in New Jersey and has done so for at least one year. […]
