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Raising a child is one of the most expensive responsibilities a person can have. From groceries to school shoes, the costs never stop. Child support aims to share this financial load fairly between parents. When an ex-spouse stops paying, it isn't just an annoyance...
Divorce can create a lot of changes for families. Parents who are going through a divorce often have to learn about child custody. Child custody determines where a child lives and what rights parents have. Here are a few basics about child custody that parents should...
Many parents assume their payment obligation ends the day a child graduates from high school. While many states often use age 18 as a cutoff, New Jersey handles things differently. In New Jersey, the presumptive age for ending child support is 19, not 18. However,...
Division of marital property is an important part of the divorce process. It can also become contentious. Couples will disagree about how assets should be split up -- especially significant financial assets. The first thing to note is that you are only dividing...
Suppose you and your co-parent reach a point where schedules shift, your child’s needs evolve or life looks different than it did when your original custody order was created. In such a case, you may be wondering if you can both agree on new terms without going back...
Every divorce scenario is unique. New Jersey actually has relatively thorough family law statutes that allow people to pursue either fault-based divorce proceedings or no-fault divorces. In scenarios where there is proof of egregious misconduct, such as adultery or...
People may cancel their parenting time for a variety of reasons. When they cancel, they create complications for the other parent. A parent expecting a custody exchange may have to cancel their own plans or make last-minute arrangements for child care. It is only...
Stepchildren gain certain protections when their parents marry. They may benefit from an improvement in their standard of living. They may enjoy a close connection with their stepparents. However, there are noteworthy limitations to the relationship between a...
Are you worried that your ex is going to hide assets? You know that they are not supposed to and that they are required to give a mandatory financial disclosure to the court during your divorce. But you are still worried that they are going to try to hide assets to...
If you and your spouse are heading toward divorce, it’s smart to start thinking about what you want out of the property division settlement. The family home is often the largest single asset. It can have great financial as well as emotional value. If the two of you...