Monmouth County Family Law Blog
How can I balance my custody rights with my career?
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,...
Types of child custody in New Jersey
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...
What to include in a New Jersey parenting plan
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...
What are grounds for divorce in NJ?
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...
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...
