When you finalize your divorce, you have a settlement agreement that outlines various essential details, such as custody, child support, spousal support and marital property division. Sometimes, events occur in subsequent years that require a modification of your...
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What does New Jersey consider when awarding alimony?
When your New Jersey marriage ends, you may wonder whether you are going to be able to maintain a similar lifestyle to the one you do now. You may feel especially anxious about this if you stopped working or going to school so that you could help raise your family...
Do courts award alimony to men?
In previous years, alimony laws had a bias toward women regardless of each spouse's financial standing. Newer laws take into consideration how times have changed, making the rules more equitable for both parties. Alimony laws in New Jersey assess the monetary...
Divorce, oversharing, and the fate of your reputation
Talking about your divorce may help you to process your emotions and find clarity about your situation. Knowing who to talk to and what to say can help you avoid the embarrassment of oversharing. Sensitive details of your divorce should remain confidential. Saying...
Going over your child support payment options
If you are preparing to end your marriage or recently split up with your spouse, there are many legal topics to explore. If you have kids, you need to take a close look at the ins and outs of child support, from factors that impact the amount of support owed to the...
When can a parent seek a modification to a custody or parenting time order?
New Jersey courts make determinations about child custody and parenting time based on both parents’ ability to care for their children at time of a hearing. When circumstances change over time, courts will hear a petition to modify an order. In order to meet the...
How do I find hidden assets during my divorce?
Building a life together as a married couple also entails combining finances. Dividing up marital property is a major aspect of divorce, one that many couples have a hard time accomplishing. Even it is clear what is and is not marital property, you might still face...
3 ways to help your children through your divorce
If you and your spouse have decided to part ways, but you worry about how a divorce might impact your children, you are not alone. Indeed, this is one of the top concerns that people have when they end their marriages. The good news is, there are things you can do to...
Managing social media during divorce
Your social media platforms are where you share a lot about your life. You also use these sites to connect with friends, coworkers and family members who may live far away. According to the Pew Research Center, as of 2019, over 72% of people used some form of social...
Should I volunteer for child support garnishments?
Believe it or not, many non-custodial parents in New Jersey and Pennsylvania volunteer to allow courts to garnish their wages for child support payments. You might wonder: why would they do this? Non-custodial parents may prefer this option because they never need to...