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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Asset division during a divorce is often complex. This is especially true when it comes to retirement assets, which are among the most hotly debated divorce topics between couples. Different retirement accounts are split up in different ways, and it is important for...
New Jersey courts have the right to appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) at their discretion. This is representation for children in sensitive and challenging cases of child custody for the purposes of time and visitation. The reasons for this appointment can include...
When a husband-and-wife team operates a family-owned business together, a divorce raises issues. One big question is who will keep the business running after the couple splits. Under New Jersey's equitable distribution rules, all assets and properties acquired during...
Divorce itself is a difficult process, but dealing with the aftermath can also be a challenge. Particularly if you have children, continuing to parent with your ex-spouse can be one of the most difficult parts of your new single existence. Co-parenting can be...
When New Jersey parents divorce, child custody matters are often contentious. If you cant decide who gets custody, how will courts make the decision? Today we will take a look at what factors courts examine to determine who gets custody. The primary question that...
