By Kisha M. Hebbon | Published March 11, 2024 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: fathers' rights, joint custody, parenting plan |
How Fathers Getting Divorced Can Make a Strong Case for Joint Custody
Fathers in New Jersey enjoy the same protections afforded to mothers, with no legal distinction between the two, at least in theory. Although mothers were once more successful in obtaining custody, courts now recognize that a loving relationship with both parents is usually beneficial to the child. However, fathers cannot be sure they are on Read More
Read MoreHow to Divide the Family Home in a Divorce
Property division can be among the most complicated aspects of divorce proceedings. New Jersey courts apply the rule of equitable distribution, which means they divide marital property in a manner that is fair, just and reasonable under the circumstances. In many cases, the marital home is the couple’s largest and most valuable asset. In addition, Read More
Read MoreNJ Supreme Court Clarifies Alimony Termination Based on Cohabitation
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is financial assistance paid after a divorce by one spouse to another based on need. Spousal support can be for a fixed number of years or can be permanent in certain cases. However, alimony ends early if the recipient spouse remarries or cohabitates with a romantic partner. Proving cohabitation Read More
Read MoreWhat Is Open Durational Alimony and When Is it Available?
In 2014, New Jersey changed the structure of post-divorce alimony awards. Instead of traditional permanent alimony, courts now grant open durational alimony, which is meant to be a more flexible arrangement. This type of spousal support does not have a fixed end date. Rather, it ends when the parties agree, when the court enters an Read More
Read MoreHurdles to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist
One of the defining characteristics of narcissists is that they manipulate other people for their own personal gain, oblivious to the harm they inflict. Divorcing a narcissist can thus be incredibly stressful and difficult. You may feel scared, overwhelmed and stressed. Whether your spouse has been diagnosed as a narcissist or just exhibits such behavior, Read More
Read MoreDeciding on “Pet Custody” in a New Jersey Divorce
Pets hold a special place in many of our hearts. For some people, they are akin to family members or best friends. During a divorce or separation, deciding who gets a beloved pet can be challenging, especially when the parties aren’t on amicable terms. Unfortunately, there is no such principle as “pet custody” in New Read More
Read MorePerils of Filing for Bankruptcy While Divorcing
Divorce and bankruptcy sometimes go hand in hand. Marital problems are often caused at least in part by financial stressors. Many couples experiencing marital problems also bear a heavy debt load and are considering filing for bankruptcy relief, either before or after the divorce proceedings. The timing of the two legal matters — and whether Read More
Read MoreHow Does New Jersey Divide Complex Assets in a Divorce?
If you’re facing a divorce, you likely have many questions about how your life will look going forward. One concern at the center of most every divorce is the division of marital assets. This is an even more important consideration if there are complex assets involved. In a New Jersey divorce, marital assets are subject Read More
Read MoreWhy Are High-Net-Worth Divorces More Complicated?
When married couples split up, their property is also divided, and this generally becomes more contentious when there is major wealth at stake. If you have over one million dollars in net worth, you are facing what is known as a high-net-worth divorce. While the court procedure is the same as for any contested divorce, Read More
Read MoreWho Gets the Stimulus Check When Spouses Are Separated or Divorcing?
Going through a divorce is stressful enough, but the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the United States presents additional complications for spouses who have decided to split. In addition to changes that might need to be made regarding custody and visitation arrangements while travel is restricted, negotiations over property division need to address any new economic Read More
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I sincerely appreciated the professionalism and care that Ms. Hebbon and her staff extended to me while working on my situation. Her attention to detail and to make me the priority of my case was very impressive. 5 stars to Kisha and her amazing team...
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I sincerely appreciated the professionalism and care that Ms. Hebbon and her staff extended to me while working on my situation. Her attention to detail and to make me the priority of my case was very impressive. 5 stars to Kisha and her amazing team...
