New Jersey has eased the burden for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents who seek adoption to make their families whole. As a result of a new law simplifying the adoption process, non-biological parents can enjoy the protections afforded by law without subjecting themselves to an unnecessarily burdensome process. The law allows LGBT couples […]
By: CHRIS ANN WRIGHT Recently, the New Jersey Judiciary issued a directive implementing an economic mediation program for those litigants who have a restraining order. The mediation would take place at the courthouse with litigants remaining in separate rooms throughout the mediation. The mediator, specially trained, would shuttle back and forth between the two rooms to try and […]
During a divorce, couples have many concerns about splitting up their joint property and assets. One major consideration involves dividing the marital home. For couples who own a home together, the implications of a divorce have great impact on the terms of home ownership and occupation of the residence. Co-owners have several arrangements available as options. Selling the […]
Child custody is a top priority for divorcing parents. Deciding how much time each parent will spend with their children can be hard, and work schedules play an important role. If both parents work traditional work shifts, there is less free time to share, but less common working hours can complicate things even further. When courts […]
Uncontested divorce is not necessarily amicable, but it can save you and your spouse time and aggravation if you can agree on most of the major issues in a divorce settlement and avoid litigation. Litigated Divorce versus Uncontested Divorce Litigation occurs when two spouses cannot agree on the basic terms of a divorce, such as the division of […]
Written by: Marissa A. Del Mauro An award of limited duration alimony sets alimony for a finite period of time. Meaning, at a date agreed upon by both parties and set forth in the parties’ Marital Settlement Agreement, the alimony will terminate. Despite the finite date set in the Marital Settlement Agreement, the New Jersey alimony […]
The decision to get a divorce is often one of the most difficult decisions one can face. It can become even more difficult if this decision is reached during pregnancy, a period already associated with some of life’s most physically demanding and emotionally draining concerns. Some States Do Not Allow Divorce During Pregnancy But NJ Does Arizona, […]
The Snyder Group – Michael William Snyder, CRPC® When so much is at stake and you only have one chance to get it right, it is imperative to make informed choices during your divorce. At The Snyder Group, our financial advisors use their 50 years of combined experience to provide you with powerful data to support […]
In movies and television shows, divorced parents may live in the same town or sometimes just down the street. While this sometimes happens, many parents live much farther away from each other. In fact, sometimes parents live in different states. However, they can still share custody of their children. How Does Interstate Custody Work? Usually, the state […]
Parents have a duty to provide financial support for their children. Those who are not together ensure this happens through child support. Payments are negotiated through mediation or determined by the courts and recorded in a child support order. What if a parent falls behind on their child support but still wants to play a vital role […]
