Going through a divorce is a painful process, even under the best of circumstances. However, the process is much more painful and traumatic when you have been abandoned by your spouse without any warning. In addition to the emotional shock, this can be financially devastating as well if your spouse has severed all ties, including his or […]
By: Kevin W. Ku, Esq. In a recently published case, M.A.P. v. E.R.A., the Appellate Division held that a non-resident father who had no relevant contact to New Jersey is not subject to the jurisdiction of New Jersey courts. In M.A.P., the parties engaged in a sexual relationship in the State of New York that resulted […]
Couples who are entering into a marriage often hesitate to broach the subject of a prenuptial agreement because they do not want to consider the possibility that their marriage may not work out. While a prenup may not be necessary for all couples, it is something that one or both spouses may want to consider, particularly […]
Abuse is a difficult subject to talk about, especially when it involves a child. Unfortunately, child abuse is more common than parents may realize. One out of every four girls and one in six boys will experience abuse before they turn 18. In nine out of ten cases, the victim knows their abuser. That can […]
There are no secrets on the internet. Today, people willingly post the most personal and sometimes embarrassing information about themselves, their families, their friends, and believe it or not, even their co-conspirators. If the Government was involved in investigating and compiling the detailed information that people willingly disclose, it would be accused of invading privacy and […]
Father’s Day is an opportunity to show the dads, husbands, grandfathers and all of the other father figures in your life how much they are loved and appreciated. It can also be a difficult day for families who are coping with the fallout of a divorce, particularly if this is the first Father’s Day that you […]
Divorce laws vary from state to state and from country to country. The process can be complex, even if you were married and plan to finalize your divorce in the same state. However, if you decide to get a divorce while you are traveling or living abroad, you may have questions about whether your divorce will […]
If your marriage has taken a turn for the worse, and you and your spouse have arrived at the decision to get a divorce, you are likely anticipating what your life will be like after the divorce has been finalized. Whether you and your spouse are divorcing amicably, or if the relationship has become extremely contentious, […]
When a couple makes the difficult decision to end their marriage, there are a number of matters that must be resolved during the divorce process, including the distribution of marital property and spousal support, which provides the lower-income spouse with enough income to maintain a similar standard of living after the divorce. If the couple has children, the top priority […]
In the past, if a couple divorced, custody of the children was generally awarded to the mother. This old-fashioned approach to custody-related decisions likely stemmed from the fact that the father was often the sole breadwinner of the family, while the mother stayed home and took care of the children. Today’s family dynamics do not […]
