Monmouth County Family Law Blog
What happens to my inheritance during a divorce?
While going through a divorce, you probably have quite a few questions regarding property division, especially if your marriage was a long one. Laws regarding property division during a divorce vary from state to state. The following information details inheritance...
Will the court require you to pay manimony?
If you are in the process of a divorce and earn substantially more than your husband, the possibility exists that he may ask for spousal support and the court may order you to pay it to him. Wife.org relates that manimony has become the buzz word for this growing type...
How does New Jersey calculate child support?
New Jersey law requires both parents to provide financial support for their children. The state has established general child support guidelines, but a family court judge has discretion to adjust the support amount depending on circumstances. Both people who have a...
Protecting your credit after a divorce
During a divorce, couples must figure out how they are going to split up their shared assets. At the same time, they must also figure out what they are going to do with their shared debts. Given that most households in the U.S. carry some level of credit card debt,...
Alimony determination and enforcement
Divorce involves many overlapping legal, personal and financial issues. We understand that you may have confusion over some of these concerns, such as alimony. The term "alimony" is interchangeable with "spousal support." Though similar to child support in some ways,...
When should you modify your child support order?
When you have children and you get divorced, you will likely have an initial child support order established. Unless you and your spouse decide to agree on everything without going through the courts, this binding document will tell you how much you will need to pay...
Pet custody in a divorce
With more than half of households in America having at least one pet, it is no surprise that what happens to a family pet when a couple gets divorced is becoming a bigger and bigger issue with each passing year. The American Veterinary Medical Association indicates...
Dividing collections and collectibles during a divorce
Whether you love art, stamps, comic books, furniture or anything else, you take great pride in your collection. After all, it likely represents years of hard work tracking down unique items. Your collection may also be worth a fortune. Nonetheless, if the collectibles...
Do you need to request a custody order change?
When New Jersey parents divorce, the child is often a source of contention. You must work out matters related to the child. This includes child support payments, custody arrangements and visitation schedules. The court determines custody orders based on the best...
Who runs a family business after a divorce?
Family-owned enterprises in New Jersey have options for management succession during a divorce. Even though you and your spouse decided to dissolve the marriage, continuing to work together may not affect a professional relationship. Depending on the nature of the...
