When a custody order stops working for your family, you do not have to simply accept it. However, if you rush into court without a clear legal basis, you may waste valuable time and money. The good news is that New Jersey courts are willing to update custody orders...
Married couples often work together to save for a home and to manage all maintenance obligations after buying a house. Many couples commit 30% of their monthly income toward their mortgages and even more toward the improvement of the home where they live. It is only...
Social media has become a regular part of daily life for many people, but what you post online could have serious consequences during a divorce. In New Jersey, courts may use your social media activity as evidence in divorce proceedings. This can potentially affect...
You may be thinking about emancipation because you want more control over your life. For some, that comes from a difficult home situation. For others, it may come from a plan to live independently and support yourself. If you are considering that step, you may also...
When same-sex couples raise a child together, both partners may take on the daily responsibilities of parenting. But if only one parent appears on the child’s birth certificate, the law may treat the two parents differently if the relationship ends. That difference...
Prenuptial agreements often carry a stigma. Many people assume a prenup signals distrust or predicts divorce. In reality, a thoughtfully drafted prenup can strengthen a marriage by fostering open communication, protecting both partners and setting shared expectations....
Litigation in family court can have lasting implications for individuals. The courts can order them to surrender property to their spouses or force them to make regular payments. Court orders can even influence a parent’s access to their children. Typically, court...
The family home often represents the most valuable and emotionally charged asset in a divorce. In New Jersey, courts base the outcome on fairness rather than an automatic equal split and your decisions can shape finances and parenting stability long after the case...
Dividing assets in a divorce can be one of the most complicated parts of the process. In New Jersey, equitable distribution lets courts divide property fairly based on your circumstances, not always 50-50. While every divorce is unique, some types of assets require...
For many spouses, mediation offers a more effective way to resolve family law matters. Mediation is part of the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process, in which a neutral person, the mediator, helps you and your spouse talk through disagreements. New Jersey...
