Contrary to popular belief, child emancipation in New Jersey does not automatically occur on the 18th birthday. While age creates a presumption of emancipation, parents can challenge it for several reasons. In some cases, you will need to take legal action to change your child’s emancipation status, especially if you wish to change your child […]
Does NJ Have Legal Separation? Officially, New Jersey does not have legal separation. There is no court process and there is no decree that states you are legally separated. If you and your spouse choose to separate, it might be helpful to have a legal separation agreement drafted by a competent family law attorney. By […]
Estate planning is one of the best ways to set your affairs in order so you can protect what matters most, even in the event of an untimely death. When you draft a will and take other steps of the estate planning process, you should consider how you want to distribute your resources and minimize […]
Domestic partnerships are legally formalized relationships that carry similar legal protections as marriage. The specifics of domestic partnerships vary by state. It was originally instituted to protect same-sex couples, but some states make domestic partnerships accessible to all cohabitating couples or cohabitating seniors. Comparing Pros and Cons: What is a Domestic Partnership in NJ? Domestic […]
Newly engaged individuals often wonder whether a prenuptial agreement is necessary or appropriate for them. Truly, anyone who is interested in entering into a prenuptial agreement should consider one. It is not a prerequisite to be wealthy in order to consider one. Some examples of those who may be particularly interested in entering into a […]
In New Jersey, upon divorce, most assets acquired during the marriage are subject to equitable distribution. That is to say the court will distribute the marital assets in a manner that is fair to both parties. Marital assets in NJ are assets that have been legally and beneficially acquired by them or either of them […]
Should I Get a Prenup? 3 Ways to Decide If you are planning on marrying the love of your life, you may be considering whether a prenup, or prenuptial agreement, is necessary. These legal agreements are put in place to safeguard your assets from a prospective spouse in the event of divorce. According to the […]
How to Find the Right Family Lawyer Near Me with Lyons & Associates, P.C. If you are looking for a professional, yet personable, New Jersey family lawyer, you can count on Lyons & Associates, P.C., to fight for your interests. As highly experienced, professional family law attorneys, we understand what it takes to help you […]
During the COVID-19 crisis, the New Jersey Judiciary recently implemented statewide, the option of obtaining a Judgment of Divorce through the submission of papers only. In other words, a divorce can be obtained without ever appearing in court. This is not possible in every divorce case but if a case is a default case or uncontested […]
The New Jersey courts have remained committed to continuing operations during this public health emergency. With the help of technology, New Jersey is implementing more resources to assist you with your Family Court matters. The New Jersey Judiciary wants everyone to have access to justice while resolving your matter as quickly as possible. Through that […]
