Domestic violence impacts many families both here in Clark, New Jersey, and elsewhere. Finding an effective solution that falls short of divorce is often impossible. If you're the victim of domestic violence and you're taking steps toward a divorce, we know that you...
Clark New Jersey Family Law Blog
Do your ex’s late drop-offs justify a custody modification?
Settling custody terms in a divorce can be one of the hardest parts of disentangling your life from your ex's. Once the courts make a determination about how they want you to split up custody, both of you have an obligation to follow those rules. Unfortunately, not...
Should you sign a prenuptial agreement?
There are many benefits to prenuptial agreements, such as protecting yourself and your spouse from each other’s debts or planning for the possibility of a divorce. However, before you sign a prenuptial agreement, you need to make sure you understand what you’re...
Can your ex use presents in place of child support?
Every year, the holiday season can put parents in a financial bind. Most parents go out of their way to make the holidays as joyful as possible for their kids -- and that means spending a lot of extra money for gifts. Now, your ex just informed you that they can’t...
What is a commingling of assets and how does it impact my New Jersey divorce?
It's increasingly common for each half of a couple to have their own income and assets when they marry. Quite often, each person assumes that they have an exclusive right to whatever they brought into the marriage if they ever split up again. The commingling of...
Can you come up with your own child support arrangements?
As a parent, something that you always want to do is to be able to provide for your children. They deserve the support of both their parents, and that is something that both you and your spouse agree on. As you’ve worked through your divorce, one thing that has been a...
Fights about money could lead to a divorce
Money controls many aspects of life. It dictates whether you have a roof over your head, your standard of living and potentially how many children you decide to have. But it's not only the question of how much money you have that can dictate certain aspects of your...
3 questions to answer if you decide to divorce
You’ve tried talking to your spouse, going to counseling and spending time apart. However, it’s become apparent that nothing will save your marriage. And for that reason, you’ve decided to file for divorce. Since divorce is sure to change every aspect of your life,...
Warning signs that you should consider signing a prenup
People often think that a prenuptial agreement is an indicator that one or possibly both spouses about to enter into a marriage don't think their relationship will likely succeed. However, the impetus for creating a prenuptial agreement is not concern about the...
Can you get shared custody as an unwed father in New Jersey?
Having children before you get married or without any plans to get married is much more common than it once was. Unfortunately, if your relationship with the mother of your child starts to sour, the lack of legal ties can potentially complicate things. Some fathers...