Dividing a business during divorce can be difficult. It is important for divorcing couples who share a family business to prepare for the process of dividing the business and are familiar with the different options available for dividing the business as part of the...
Family Law
New Jersey child relocation with a custodial parent
There are many factors that determine where a New Jersey parent lives. One of the most important factors is where they can get a job. Employment is a major stressor for a person and when a parent has a better job offer in another location outside of New Jersey they...
Child support beyond a certain age in New Jersey family law
In a New Jersey divorce in which the couple has children, child support will likely be a necessity. The custodial parent and the noncustodial parent should understand the laws surrounding child support, how long it will last and when it might end. There are rules...
What happens to the house in a divorce?
Property division is often one of the most complex issues in a high-asset divorce. When it comes to dividing up a couple’s assets, New Jersey uses equitable distribution, allowing a judge to split the assets based on what he or she finds to be fair and reasonable. In...
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 –...
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...
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...
What are the different kinds of alimony in New Jersey family law?
When the term "alimony" is mentioned in the context of family law, people might have preconceived notions as to what it entails. Common concerns about alimony include how long it will last, whether it can be changed and how much the paying former spouse must pay. For...
Child support enforcement, warrants and judgments in family law
Family law issues can lead to contentious disputes in New Jersey.One of the most complicated and problematic aspects of these cases is if a supporting parent fails to pay the required amount of child support to a custodial parent or fails to pay it when it is due. If...
Family law and alimony for marriages shorter than 20 years
When there is a New Jersey divorce, one of the common issues that must be addressed is whether alimony (also referred to as spousal support) will be paid and for how long. This can be the foundation for dispute as the paying former spouse might want to limit the...