When a judge decides to issue an order for alimony, he or she will consider many factors to determine the need for payments. The goal of alimony is to help ensure equality in financial situations after a divorce. In general, the court wants each party to eventually be...
In uncertain economic times, it can be challenging to keep up with monthly expenses. If you have an existing child support order, though, you likely have a legal obligation to make monthly payments until your son or daughter becomes an adult or emancipates. Falling...
It is common to try and settle a divorce rather than take it to court. In many cases, settling a divorce will allow the divorce to go faster and allow the parties more say in post-divorce arrangements. However, it may be more advantageous for you to take your divorce...
New Jersey parents like you want what is best for your child. This is especially true in times of hardship, such as when you and a co-parent are going through divorce. In these situations it can feel difficult or impossible to provide your child with that relief and...
The fact that New Jersey has a calculation for child support may seem like it should make figuring the amount straightforward. However, if you and the other parent have multiple sources of income, it may be challenging to determine what numbers to use for each of you....
Over the years, child custody arrangements have gone through changes. Untraditional arrangements are becoming more popular. Most know that children benefit from an amicable divorce and two parents who can agree together. A child who has both parents playing an equal...
If you have a minor child and are going through a divorce in New Jersey, custody is a major issue during this process. You might worry that the court could hold your career against you when determining custody arrangements between you and your former spouse,...
If you are ending your marriage and have children, you likely have concerns about how custody works in New Jersey. The state distinguishes between physical custody and legal custody. Learn more about what these terms mean and how New Jersey determines a fair custody...
When you and your spouse share children and make the decision to end your marriage, the state of New Jersey encourages you to create a parenting plan. A parenting plan is a document that outlines the ways in which you plan to raise your child while living in separate...
Splitting couples in New Jersey must cite the cause when filing for divorce. People end their marriages for many reasons, but the law categorizes these into certain lawful causes, or “grounds.” This does not mean that you need to recount intimate marital details in...
