Clark New Jersey Family Law Blog
Family law and license suspensions for delinquent child support
After a New Jersey divorce, there are often remaining family law concerns that must be addressed. One that frequently arises is child support. In a best-case scenario, a child support order will be adhered to by the paying parent – also referred to as the obligor –...
These factors dictate your alimony award, if any
Are you concerned about your financial stability post-divorce? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, most people are worried about how they are going to maintain their standard of living during as they start the next chapter of their life post-divorce. This may be...
Child custody and a father’s importance
Fathers are often overlooked in our society. It’s sad, but true. Legally speaking, mothers are essentially automatically granted custody of a child unless that child is the product of a marriage. It is up to a father of an out-of-wedlock child to establish paternity...
What is a divorce from bed and board?
While the term divorce from bed and board may seem like it is a relic from past times, it’s actually the term New Jersey law uses to describe what many people might think of as a legal separation. New Jersey does not recognize legal separation, but it does allow those...
A history of domestic violence can affect custody
Victims of domestic violence often fear leaving their spouses or significant others in part because of their children. Aside from having to figure out how to support themselves financially after a split, they may be concerned that the abusive partner is going to have...
Issues involved with dividing up a pension in a divorce
While they are certainly less common than they used to be, many New Jersey residents may still receive a pension as one of their employment benefits. For example, many public employees, including teachers, firefighters and police officers, receive pensions. Retired...
How do New Jersey protective orders work?
Foremost in the minds of domestic violence victims is their immediate personal safety, but there are other matters of concern as well. Examples include securing safety on a long-term basis and ensuring that victims remain safe in multiple locations. Protective orders...
How does cohabitation effect alimony in New Jersey?
After a divorce in our state with one former spouse ordered to pay alimony to the other, there will still be concerns regarding the payments, how long they will continue and under what circumstances they will stop. There are basic reasons for the end of alimony, such...
How does cohabitation effect alimony in New Jersey?
After a divorce in our state with one former spouse ordered to pay alimony to the other, there will still be concerns regarding the payments, how long they will continue and under what circumstances they will stop. There are basic reasons for the end of alimony, such...
Divorce: Insights to help you support your children as they cope
It is a brand-new year, and you might be one of many people in New Jersey who are going "all in" to create vision boards or resolutions and goals to help you be the best "you" possible in 2020 and beyond. Perhaps, you and your family will want to get together and...
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