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Separating resources and financial obligations can be a major challenge for divorcing couples. Economic negotiations can require months to resolve. In some cases, they may need to go to mediation to resolve their disagreements. They may even require litigation to...
No. In New Jersey, child support and parenting time are separate legal issues and you cannot stop paying child support because the other parent blocks visitation. Many parents feel angry and frustrated when they miss scheduled time with their children. However,...
A court order for alimony establishes a legal duty, not a suggestion. When an ex-spouse fails to make these required payments, it can create significant financial hardship. New Jersey law provides specific legal tools to enforce these orders and collect the support...
When deciding child custody, courts focus on the child's best interests. Custody arrangements are designed to provide stability for children and outline expectations for parents. However, life is always in a state of change, such as if a parent needs to relocate,...
You and your spouse may have been talking about divorce for a while. Maybe it has been something that you have discussed for months or even years as you ran into different issues within the relationship. At some point, because you are parents, you know that you are...
Stepparents may want to adopt their stepchildren for practical reasons. Insurance, taxes and family stability can all influence the decision to complete a stepparent adoption. Stepparents who want to strengthen their relationships with their stepchildren generally...