Child Custody and Co-Parenting Plans For many couples, one of the most challenging parts of filing for divorce is figuring out custody arrangements. In New Jersey, divorcing parents may create and file a parenting plan that covers the responsibilities of both parents...
Month: April 2020
Who can claim a child on taxes after divorce?
Navigating life post-divorce with children is complicated, and you are likely to come across many issues you did not anticipate when drafting your child custody agreement. One such issue has to do with taxes or, more specifically, which parent may claim the child as a...
Understanding the New Jersey Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel
New Jersey courts have established an Early Settlement Program for married couples who want to avoid a divorce trial. The ESP involves mediation before a panel of volunteer family law attorneys who strive to help the pair reach a fair settlement. Before filing for...
What is equitable distribution?
When you seek a divorce, you and your spouse must decide how to split your joint possessions. After you appraise the value of any property, assets and business interests acquired during the marriage, the court determines how to split this marital property reasonably...
Can you move away with your kids?
Much may happen to you in the months and years following your divorce, among which may be being presented with the opportunity to move away from Hackensack. However, relocating becomes infinitely more complicated when you and your ex-spouse have children together....