In most instances, couples will go through a divorce when they want to end their marriage. However, in some cases it's also possible to seek an annulment instead of a divorce. While both divorce and annulment end a marriage, there are important differences between the...
One of the most complex issues to be settled in a divorce is the division of marital property. New Jersey adheres to the doctrine of equitable distribution, which strives to split all marital assets in an equitable, but not necessarily equal, manner. When your assets...
In a bizarre recent court ruling, a district court judge sentenced 3 children to juvenile detention until the age of 18 for refusing to have a relationship with their father. The children are 15, 10, and 9, so they may potentially spend a long time...
Happy Independence Day! As the July 4th weekend approaches, you are most likely making plans to celebrate with family and friends. With a long weekend off from work, it’s a great time to leave town on a road trip or simply spend quality time with...
After a divorce, it's common for parents to disagree on a wide range of issues regarding how their children are being raised. This phenomenon is becoming even more prevalent every year due to the rapid influx of content children can consume via the Internet, TV,...
Most of us understand that making court-ordered child support payments isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s the law. But did you know that failing to make the required payments can actually hurt your credit score? The modern world in which we live all but...
You are engaged to be married, planning the wedding of your dreams and your fiancée asks you, “Will you sign a prenuptial agreement?” While this question may catch you by surprise and may cause you stress, it is becoming more and more common for couples...
In most divorce cases, the child custody arrangement will keep all children together in one home. When each parent has time with the children, they will have all of the children. In general, the courts believe that having all of the children live together is in...
When parents of young children divorce, child support can be one of the most hotly contested issues associated with the pending divorce matter. While it should be obvious that certain basic expenses such as food, shelter, and clothing will definitely be included in a child...
Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful events you can experience. But as stressful as it may be for the divorcing couple, it's often worse for young children who are trying to cope with the upheaval that has just entered their lives....
It's common for parents, grandparents, and other relatives of the older generation to give their children gifts over the course of their lives. Beyond being an expression of their love and allowing them to take satisfaction in helping you get established in life, these gifts...
In many instances, dividing marital assets may be one of the most contentious and challenging aspects of a divorce. New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, which means that all marital assets must be divided between spouses in an equitable, but not always equal, manner....
Going through a divorce can create many challenges for you. Some of these are emotional in nature -- dealing with the dissolution of a marriage can be stressful and traumatic. Some challenges may be logistical in nature, especially if you're adjusting to life as a...
Child custody disputes are some of the most gut-wrenching aspects of family law. Anytime you have two people vying for the custody rights of a child, it’s going to be an emotional process. While most child custody cases involve the two biological parents, there are...
A New York woman was recently given permission to serve her husband with divorce papers over Facebook. It marks the first time divorce papers have been served via Facebook in the state of New York. The couple had been married in 2009 in a civil ceremony...
