We are in the heat of summer, literally and figuratively, and divorced parents are in the midst of coordinating parenting time schedules and summer vacations, along with their children’s summer camps and extracurricular activities. While this season allows for more flexibility and time spent with children, summer parenting time schedules and vacations usually require advanced and careful […]
Category: Divorce
The average age of U.S. couples getting divorced for the first time is 30. The average length of a first marriage is about 8 years. About 41% of first marriages end in divorce. The divorce rate is much higher for second and third marriages. We can do the math backwards from these statistics and infer that […]
In New Jersey, child support awards are based on a calculation that considers each parent’s income and the amount of parenting responsibility each parent has for the child or children. Because child support awards are based in part on calculations of income, it is important that the divorce judge has all available information about how much your […]
When a couple is getting divorced, whether after a twenty year marriage or a 72 day marriage, one of the issues that must be dealt with as part of the divorce proceeding is the distribution of the wedding gifts, or any gifts to either spouse during the marriage. At Lyons & Associates, P.C., we specialize in all aspects […]
At Lyons & Associates, P.C., we specialize in all aspects of family law, and we often work with forensic accountants. When people think of the word “forensic,” they usually think of crime scenes and TV shows like NCIS or Dexter. However, “forensic” can be applied to financial documents too – and the professionals who do […]
GAL stands for guardian ad litem. “Ad litem” means “for the suit,” meaning for the lawsuit. A guardian ad litem is an advocate appointed by the court to act on behalf of another party. Guardians ad litem are sometimes used in child custody and divorce cases, though less commonly in New Jersey than in other states. New Jersey law distinguishes between a guardian […]
In most divorce cases, the most difficult issue to resolve is the custody of and visitation with minor children. Ideally, you will be able to come to an agreement about this with your ex-spouse. You can, however, defer the decision to the Court. If you do, though, the court may order a child custody evaluation, which can […]
Do You Need an Attorney in a Divorce Proceeding? If you and your spouse have concluded that your marriage is over and you have no children or other issues in dispute, or you don’t believe you can afford a lawyer, should you simply represent yourself in the divorce process? Under New Jersey law, you are not […]
At Lyons & Associates, P.C., because our practice is devoted to family law, we always strive to complete your Divorce in the most efficient way possible. Often times, that includes Mediation. Divorce Mediation can be a very powerful tool to resolve your family law issues. There are certain benefits to Mediation, including reducing legal costs, […]
At Lyons & Associates, P.C., we specialize in all aspects of matrimonial and family law. Many of our divorce clients ask us if it matters that their spouse has cheated during the marriage. Across the United States, there are approximately 120 million married people. It is estimated that about 40% of all married people admit to […]
