Child Support-Japlaw.com- New Jersey Certified Matrimony Law Attorney

Are you wondering where your children will live after your divorce?
Are you concerned about your ability to support your children financially?
Are you wondering how much child support you will have to pay?

We can help.

If you anticipate disagreements over where your children will live and when each of you will have time to spend time with your children following your divorce, or if you are already embroiled in such disputes, working with an experienced child custody lawyer will help you protect your interests and reach a fair and equitable resolution. We will work with you to protect your parental rights and seek agreements and orders that are in your children’s best interests. Resolving custody disputes as early and as amicably as possible is an important step for your family. Resolving custody and determining where your children will live, provides an element of certainty that is essential for your children.

If you are involved in a dispute over custody and you and your spouse are not able to reach an agreement, such as when you and your spouse both want physical custody and are unwilling to share, we will advocate for you in family court to help you secure a court order for the custody arrangement you believe is best. We have significant experience working with couples in unique situations involving living in different states, having to travel to visit children, and dividing custody between parents and multiple children.

Child support is typically determined according to child support laws, which provide guidelines based on income, age, and special needs of children. For most families, the guideline support works and is sufficient to meet child support needs. However, if you are unsure about child support amounts, you believe the law is being misapplied in your situation, or you feel you are paying too much or receiving too little, we can help. We will present the specific facts of your situation to the Family Court and advocate for an order establishing the appropriate support amount. If you are already party to a support agreement and your circumstances have changed, we will work with you to seek modification of support in accordance with your new situation.

Spousal support, or alimony, is typically determined based on the length of the marriage, each individual’s health and financial needs, and the non-earning spouse’s ability to earn an income. Whether through negotiation or litigation, we will see that you receive or contribute a fair and appropriate amount of spousal support.

Every family is different, and every family has unique circumstances that can impact custody and support. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.