Sharing custody often gets easier with time. Parents and children alike will adjust to the frequent changes involved in shared custody. Everything will become part of your weekly routine. In fact, you and your ex may develop a friendly co-parenting relationship, given...
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How is one party’s 401(k) divided in a New Jersey divorce?
Married people who are fortunate enough to be able to save for retirement want to live comfortably after they stop working. Likewise, someone considering divorce does not want to worry about losing out on retirement money to stop them from ending a marriage that is no...
How will a job-related relocation affect my child custody plan?
Our lives rarely remain static. We must constantly adjust to various changes. Fortunately, the law recognizes this fact as it relates to child custody agreements. If you need to adjust your child custody plan because your job has relocated out-of-state, you should...
What’s the difference between divorce mediation and arbitration?
Avoiding divorce litigation can be a good decision for everyone in your family. It will benefit you and your spouse by helping keep your costs down. It can help your children by reducing the amount of friction between their parents and eliminating the need for them to...
Spousal support considerations in New Jersey
New Jersey law establishes guidelines for spousal support payments in a divorce. While the state does not have a specific calculation for alimony, the court looks at several factors to come up with a fair arrangement. Before filing for divorce, review the process...
Can I get a restraining order if I was not hit?
A restraining order offers the person holding one a sense of safety from someone that could continue harming them. While these orders provide security, not everyone can earn one. Can someone who is not a victim of physical abuse obtain a restraining order? As many as...
How does parenting time work in New Jersey?
New Jersey law preserves a child's right to spend time with both parents after the marital relationship ends. To ease the transition, the state encourages parents to agree on a parenting plan that details a physical custody schedule. Explore the guidelines for child...
When exactly does your child support obligation end?
Your court-ordered child support payment likely represents one of your larger monthly expenditures. While you do not mind supporting your son or daughter, you probably want to know exactly when your official support obligation ends. The answer, though, may not be...
Dividing assets during a New Jersey divorce
One of the responsibilities of New Jersey’s divorce courts is distributing marital property equitably between two spouses. Many couples may assume "equitable" means that a judge divides assets equally in half. Equitable does not mean equal in divorce court; it refers...
What is an ERPO?
The Severity of Domestic Violence In a domestic violence situation, it is often difficult to leave because of the risk of physical harm. If you do manage to make it out, then you need to be able to trust that the law will protect you from your ex. One option,...