A parent will move mountains for their child. No divorce could block a parent’s love from freely flowing to their child’s warm embrace. But with the emotional intensity of divorce, both spouses must be willing participants in constructing a plan that enables both...
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Child support arrears: Is your spouse behind payments?
Due to unforeseeable circumstances and despite unquestionable love for their child, a noncustodial or payor parent in charge of making child support payments may still find themselves in a financial bind. When this happens, what may have started as a week of overdue...
Modifications on a New Jersey child support order
There are numerous moving variables in a divorce, and that includes the economic circumstances of both parties and their child’s needs. A parent may suddenly lose a job, while another parent may find a new source of income. Unexpectedly, their child could fall ill,...
Can I move to another state with my child after divorce?
You might want to leave New Jersey and live in a different state for several reasons. Maybe you found a new job, want to study at a specific university or are looking for a different environment. Whatever the case, you might not be able to easily move to another state...
What happens if a domestic violence abuser violates an order?
Sadly, some New Jersey residents suffer acts of domestic violence at the hands of someone close to them. In that situation, getting a restraining order is appropriate. This is what happens when you have one and what happens if the abuser violates it. Understanding...
The role of expert testimony in spousal support determinations
Whether because of the actual legal fees and costs associated with the process itself, or as a result of the lifestyle changes living apart will produce, divorce is frequently a very expensive proposition. Fortunately, when it comes to determinations of spousal...
Domestic violence restraining orders and your child’s school
Restraining orders are important for keeping people safe when they've been abused. If there is a New Jersey child involved, their school must also be informed, and there are several reasons why this is so. What is a restraining order? In general domestic violence...
Can child support be terminated early?
Child support is designed to pay for the child’s needs until they reach age 18, or, in some cases, permanently if the child is disabled and unable to support themselves. However, some parents in New Jersey might encounter a situation where they consider terminating...
What to know about becoming a guardian to a disabled adult
Residents of New Jersey who have an adult family member who is disabled might need extra help for that person. One way to protect your loved one is to become their guardian. What is guardianship? A guardianship is a legal tool allowing a person to make decisions on...