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. […]
As summer approaches, divorced parents may have questions about how to navigate child custody and vacation time. Some parenting plans are more unclear than others, often leaving co-parents confused about where children will spend summer days. Many divorced couples make plans for summer parenting schedules in their parenting plan and custody agreements. However, as children grow and their […]
As the school year winds down, parents are starting to plan summer activities for their children. However, camps, sports, youth groups, and pool memberships can be quite expensive. For some divorced parents, financing summer fun is a source of conflict. Guidelines for financing summer camps and other activities depend on how they are viewed under the law. Child […]
Can I Get a Divorce in Another State? While it’s easiest to file for divorce in the state you currently reside in, that isn’t always possible. If one or both spouses are military members, one gets a job in another state, or one needs to move home for support during the separation and divorce, they […]
Navigating Religious Divorce in New Jersey Besides going through the civil divorce process in New Jersey, many couples may also wish to proceed with a religious divorce. While the legal process ends after you receive your divorce papers, at Lyons & Associates, P.C., we understand the difficulties religious couples face when divorcing and can offer […]
