Regardless of how amicable your separation is, divorce can be hard on children and parents. Many changes happen in a short period, including moving, possibly changing schools, and adjusting to having two homes instead of one. Although divorce is better for children than living in a house with two fighting parents, they may struggle to adjust to […]
Divorce Planning: Who Gets to Keep the House As matrimonial attorneys, we understand that a divorce takes a toll emotionally and financially on our clients. Perhaps the most stressful financial and emotional decision a client must make is how to deal with the equitable distribution of the marital home in a divorce. If the marital home was […]
The divorce process is often painful for both parents and children. In addition to detangling your lives emotionally, you need to divide up property, assets, and determine child custody and support. You’ll also likely need to find a new place to live, and some previously stay-at-home parents may need to re-enter the workforce unexpectedly. Although […]
The MSA: There is No More Important Document in Your Divorce Case A marital settlement agreement (MSA) is the comprehensive written document that contains the entire agreement between your spouse and you regarding all of the issues in your New Jersey divorce. It is imperative that the language and terms of your MSA be all-encompassing […]
Financial arguments are one of the leading causes of divorce. Unfortunately, the arguments often continue through the divorce process and affect the co-parenting relationship. If you have children with your ex-partner, you may butt heads about who should pay for their college expenses. Because these expenses can range from several thousand dollars a semester to […]
Do I Need a Postnuptial Agreement? A postnuptial agreement is an agreement that a couple has entered into after they have been married. This type of agreement typically addresses the resolution and potential division of their financial affairs and assets should the couple divorce. Technically, there are two types of postnuptial agreements: mid-marriage agreements and end-of-marriage agreements. […]
The Difference Between Sole vs Shared Custody It is extremely important that anyone facing a potential custody battle with an ex-partner or ex-spouse understands that there are two different types of custody in New Jersey, legal and physical custody. Within these two types of custody, the parents of the child can either have a shared […]
Divorce proceedings can be complicated, particularly when there are children involved. Several factors determine child support in New Jersey, including income level and custody percentage. However, your alimony costs can also affect your child support payments. Work with an experienced lawyer to learn how much your child support payments will be and how alimony can affect them. Understanding […]
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 […]
