How is a Court Proceeding Initiated, and What is Default?
Posted in: Divorce Family Law

What constitutes default once divorce complaint is formally entered?

January 10, 2021

A court proceeding is officially initiated when someone files a complaint with the court. A complaint is a legal document formally entered into the court record that provides the reasons the filer, or plaintiff, believes that they have sufficient evidence for legal action to be brought against the person against whom the complaint is filed (called the defendant), which would result in some financial or other compensation. Multiple complaint forms are filed depending on the nature of the complaint (for […]

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Collaborative Divorce: A Family Centered, Solution-Oriented, Outcome Focused, Approach to Resolving Divorce Issues

January 2, 2021

Collaborative divorce is a creative, non-adversarial, team approach form of alternative dispute resolution, designed to resolve divorce issues without resorting to litigation. The intent is to foster respectful and equitable discussions without court intervention. Like mediation and arbitration, it takes place outside of the purview of the court system, with the objective of achieving a fair settlement framework but without the pressure and uncertainties which accompany litigation. Often less costly than traditional divorce litigation, confidential and convenient, both parties, with […]

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How To Adopt Step Children In New Jersey
Posted in: Adoption Family Law

Adopting Step Children In New Jersey

December 20, 2020

Know your rights and the rights of your blended family during the adoption process Blending your families can be an exciting experience but complicated by the many legal rules surrounding stepparent adoption in New Jersey. Being knowledgeable about your rights is important, but many people are not aware that the most common type of adoption within New Jersey is that of a stepparent adopting a stepchild. The sooner you talk to a lawyer, the easier it will be to understand […]

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Child Abuse and Custody Keeping Your Child Safe

December 14, 2020

Our Little Falls Family Lawyers Define Abuse and Neglect and How to Protect the Child One of the most horrific images a parent can imagine is their child being abused. Unfortunately, in Passaic County and the state of New Jersey every day there are children who are forced to live in abusive and neglectful domestic situations. Sadly, in many cases, a current or estranged spouse may not recognize the presence of abuse or neglect when it comes to their child. […]

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Your NJ Divorce from Case Management to Discovery

December 10, 2020

Allow our Passaic County Divorce Lawyers to guide you down the road of divorce and help build a new future. In the last article of our New Jersey divorce series, we discussed contested vs. uncontested divorces and the relevance of this distinction when determining the path that is best suited for your divorce proceedings. We delineated among the various venues available to you as you undergo the divorce process, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, collaborative divorce, and the traditional litigation route. […]

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