Protecting And Preserving What Matters Most: Family
Emergency Restraining Orders Abuse and violence do not adhere to nicely packaged schedules. Many times when someone is in need of the immediate protection a restraining order provides, the courts are closed. This could be on a weekend, during a holiday, or after hours. Fortunately, the state of New Jersey has provided a way for citizens to still get the…
“I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil does it permanent.” Mahatma Gandhi At the beginning of a relationship, it is not easy to tell if someday it will become violent. In fact, many people capable of domestic violence seem to be kind, considerate, and charming people in the beginning…
“You can’t always get what you want; You can’t always get what you want; You can’t always get what you want, But if you try sometimes Well you might find what you need.” Mick Jagger & Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones Divorce can be expensive. Especially when emotions get out of control and adversarial attorneys get involved. No wonder more…
“Kids spell love ‘T-I-M-E’.” John Crudele How New Jersey Courts See Custody While there are several good synonyms of the word “custody” that connote the financial, legal, and protective responsibilities such as “guardianship”, the definition that best articulates the aim of custody is “care”. New Jersey courts see the goal of custody hearing as determining the “who”, “when”, “where”, and…
Despite the state of New Jersey having strict guidelines for determining the amount of proper child support, there are many issues that come up between spouses over the things that should be included in the child support amount. In addition, there are many questions as to the process of setting accurate amounts, requesting modifications and paying or receiving child support.…
A custodial parent may want to move to a different town or state for a wide variety of reasons. The person may want to start a new job or sign up with a new school. The cost of living may be cheaper in a different area than it is in the custodial parent’s current area. The individual may feel like…
Life is Unpredictable Many New Jersey parents are well aware of the complexities of separation and divorce, especially when financial support and children are involved. Unanticipated situations emanate, leaving us to figure out how to handle complicated situations such as these. Often, relocation can be part of the equation. After parents separate or divorce, many continue abiding in the same…
“Three things cannot be hidden long: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” Buddha No matter how amicable a divorcing couple is, the dissolution of marriage with the equitable of assets is a complicated process. One issue that can cause an already complex undertaking to become even more muddled is hidden assets. In many divorces one spouse will try to…
Stepparent adoption is the adoption of a child by the spouse of one of the child’s biological parents. This typically occurs when the second biological parents is no longer in the child’s life. If you and your spouse are interested in pursuing stepparent adoption, read on to learn more about the process in the state of New Jersey. If the…
Growing up, you may have heard your parents say the old phrase “Fair doesn’t always mean equal.” In regards to the division of property in the case of divorce, the same adage often applies. In the state of New Jersey, for example, the state allows for ‘equitable distribution‘, which is essentially accounting for the marital assets and then dividing those…