By Kisha M. Hebbon | Published October 20, 2022 | Posted in Child Custody | Tagged Tags: legal custody, non-dissolution docket, residential custody | Comments Off on How to Start the Process of Obtaining Child Custody
How to Start the Process of Obtaining Child Custody
Child custody is often a contentious issue for parents, whether they are divorcing or separating or have never been married. When it is impossible for parents to agree on terms of custody and visitation, the issues must be resolved in court. In New Jersey there are two paths to have the court decide custody matters. Read More
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How a Postnuptial Agreement Can Save a Marriage
A postnuptial agreement is a contract between people who are already married. It can govern issues of financial responsibility during the marriage and provide for the division of assets and debts if the spouses divorce. Postnuptial agreements are becoming more popular, since they afford couples a way to settle potential disputes over money and property Read More
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How Unwed Fathers Can Establish Custody Rights
In New Jersey, an unmarried father has no automatic right to custody, visitation or child support until he can establish paternity. Often, both parents agree on the identity of the father, and the father voluntarily accepts his rights and privileges as a parent. There are different ways to do this, some simpler than others. The Read More
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How Is Spousal Support Determined in New Jersey?
Spousal support (also known as alimony) is sometimes awarded in New Jersey divorces. Courts usually grant it where one spouse has a much higher income or earning potential than the other. Unless your marriage lasted more than 20 years, spousal support is also typically temporary. Assuming you do qualify, how is the amount of support Read More
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Preparing for Out-of-State Moves When You Have Child Custody
New Jersey law requires that if you are a custodial parent and want to move out of state with the children, you must obtain the non-custodial parent’s consent or you must get court approval, which requires proving that there is a compelling reason for the relocation and that the move will be in the children’s Read More
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How 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
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Why 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 MoreDo You Have Rights to See Your Grandchildren in New Jersey?
As a grandparent, spending time with grandchildren can be an enriching life experience for all involved. However, when there is a rift in the family due to divorce, separation or death, you might be prevented from seeing your grandchildren. In New Jersey, you can take legal action to request reasonable visitation. Here is what you Read More
Read MoreCommunicating With Your Ex About COVID-19 Custody Issues
During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. Though this situation 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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