One of the most challenging things about separating from a partner or divorcing your spouse is fighting for custody of the child you had together. As a parent, you would want your child with you always. However, New Jersey considers the rights of both parents in any...
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Can a domestic abuser get custody or visitation rights?
Child custody cases vary, and courts review several factors, including any history of domestic violence, to decide custody and visitation arrangements for each case. Understandably, most domestic violence victims deal with anxiety and worry that their abuser might get...
The impact of domestic violence on your military career
As representatives of the country and military, servicemembers are pressured to act and behave a certain way. But military service can be highly stressful and demanding, and many develop trauma. As a result, some face difficulties readjusting to civilian life and...
Can we resolve the divorce privately?
Many spouses go through divorces the traditional way, through litigation. Understandably, some spouses want to settle the divorce quickly and quietly. Aside from privacy, they can save more time and money than if they went through litigation. The three C’s Parties who...
How does child support work in a military divorce?
A military divorce, where one or both spouses serve in the military, consists of nuanced issues that can test the limits of even the most amicable couples. Aside from apparent disparities in timely paperwork and court appearances due to the military spouse’s frequent...
How can you remedy parenting time issues?
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...
What to do when the defendant violates a restraining order?
Restraining orders serve as legal protection for victims of domestic violence or harassment. These orders aim to protect the victim by prohibiting contact or interaction with the defendant. However, what should you do if the defendant fails to abide by the terms of...
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,...
Reasons you might need a lawyer when changing your children’s names
During divorce, parents may be able to change their children’s names legally. The process is generally straightforward, but seeking the assistance of a lawyer might make the process much easier. Why might you decide to change your child’s name? The court usually...