Divorce often brings financial uncertainty, especially when one spouse earns significantly more than the other. Alimony, also known as spousal support, helps balance financial disparities after a marriage ends. In New Jersey, several factors determine whether alimony...
The holiday season can bring joy and stress, especially for co-parents navigating shared custody arrangements. With some planning and cooperation, you can ensure a harmonious experience for everyone involved, especially the children. Here are five essential...
The holiday season is often filled with joy, family gatherings and cherished traditions. However, it can also bring unique challenges for divorced parents in New Jersey. Co-parenting during the holidays requires careful planning, communication and a commitment to...
Are you trying to establish paternity in New Jersey and feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone, and we're here to help guide you through this critical process. Whether you're a mother seeking support or a father wanting to assert your rights, understanding how to...
New Jersey courts now recognize how parental alienation affects custody decisions. Parental alienation happens when one parent turns a child against the other parent without good reason. This behavior can harm the child's well-being and their relationship not only...
When you first got married, you may not have considered a pre-nuptial agreement. Perhaps you and your spouse did not own many assets or were just starting out in your careers. A pre-nuptial agreement might not have seemed necessary. However, many married New Jersey...
As you navigate through the countless choices you need to make in your divorce, the most difficult among them are often those concerning your child. Custody decisions are fraught with heavy emotions and legal complexities. One misstep can have far-reaching...
As a parent, providing for your child’s needs is always a priority. However, doing so could be demanding when you are the custodial parent and shouldering the weight of caring for your child alone. The lack of financial support from the other parent could leave you...
The love of a child is undeniably the strongest love a parent will have. This is often showcased when parents decide to divorce, as their child is an important part of their life. It is easy to make the case that you care for and love your child; however, that does...
Criminal charges and a subsequent conviction can deal a blow to many areas of your life. Although you might be able to escape the harshest punitive penalties imposed by the criminal justice system, you’ll still be forced to cope with the collateral consequences....