In many ways, divorce involving a military service member is the same as civilian divorce. The same New Jersey statutes apply to servicemembers as to civilians, which means the courts will take the same approach to deciding issues of child custody, financial support...
Although a stepparent may begin living with their stepchildren after marrying their parent, a stepparent doesn’t actually have the same rights as a legal or biological parent does. If they divorce or their spouse dies, the stepparent could lose all access to their...
Prior to New Jersey legalizing same-sex marriage, New Jersey enacted the Civil Union bill which legally recognized the union of two individuals of the same sex. As a result, couples of the same sex were provided the right to enter into legal relationships and, were...
When you get divorced as the parent of a minor child, the court can determine your custody arrangement if you and your child’s other parent cannot reach a mutual agreement. Whether your situation is amicable or contentious, the court will eventually issue a final...
Divorce can be difficult. Not only is it emotionally taxing, but few people have an in-depth understanding of their rights and obligations or how the process works. Sometimes this lack of information is made even more difficult by competing stories from friends and...
An important concern for anyone considering divorce is the financial cost of the process. How is a divorce paid for, and how do I ensure that I am being treated fairly? Attorneys in divorces are paid for their time. Some legal professionals, such as personal injury...
All the things in your home during a divorce matter are subject to claim and division. In many cases, people find a way to split it up among themselves. There is a very good reason for this - the cost of having attorneys involved oftentimes is more than the total...
Family law matters with military service members often involve unique issues that do not arise with other families. Special circumstances related to where a family is stationed may affect where a divorce or custody action can be filed. The judge and attorneys need to...
Make no mistake; parenting is tough, especially after a divorce or separation. It is natural to get into disagreements with your co-parent from time to time regarding your child’s care and upbringing. One of the questions divorced parents grapple with is whether they...
The issue of custody of children lies at the heart of every family case. It is by far the most important issue. Unlike old times, when generations resided on farms or remained in the same communities, we have become a mobile society, driven by employment or...
