If you are a noncustodial parent, there is a good chance that you are making monthly child support payments. When calculating your monthly payment, a New Jersey judge will look at factors such as your income and the number of children that you need to support. In the...
Hiring a forensic psychologist to help with a custody dispute
Child custody disputes in New Jersey can become very complicated when parents do not have the same goals about a parenting plan. Things can get even more intense when one parent accuses the other parent of being unfit and tries to get sole custody. It’s in situations...
Why women choose divorce more than men
Some New Jersey residents would agree that women are often more interested in marriage and a family than men. However, a recent study showed that the woman in a relationship is also the person to take the first action in a divorce 70% of the time. Experts have...
Tax-planning tips for divorcees
New Jersey residents who are going through a divorce probably already know that the process can drain resources like money, time and energy. But a fact that is not as well known is that divorcees can trigger a tax problem for themselves if not careful when...
Dividing a small business in divorce
If you are facing a high-asset divorce in New Jersey, it is important to consider what is most important to you when it comes to property division. Many couples find that they can negotiate a win-win settlement agreement when they have realistic expectations and are...
How approaching retirement age can impact your divorce orders
Divorce statistics for the most recent decade have upended what people believe about modern divorces. Although Millennials seem to get married at lower rates than the generations before them, they also have a lower divorce rate. On the other hand, older adults seem to...
How to successfully share custody during the holidays
For children, the holiday season is one of the most enjoyable times of the year. From trick or treating to Christmas parties, there's always something to look forward to.As a divorced parent, sharing custody during the holidays is often a challenge. Since both you and...
Make child custody changes before school starts
If you are divorced and co-parenting your children with your ex, or if you are contemplating filing for divorce, now is a good time to iron out any kinks in your child custody agreement.The reason for addressing these issues during summer vacation is that it...
Don’t let your divorce kill your business in New Jersey
Divorce can turn reasonable people and those around them into the worst versions of themselves, and everything tied to a divorce can suffer if the spouses involved do not carefully consider their legal strategy. The law considers marriage to be similar to a business...
Experts believe joint custody is in a child’s best interests
In some senses, the court has to determine what is in the child's best interests in every divorce case in which children are involved. There are just so many factors that come into it. Questions they ask include things like:How old is the child?What does the child...
