Sharing Child Custody with a Difficult Ex

February 7, 2019

child custody laws and courts are of the belief that children of divorced parents should spend as much time as possible with both parents. Where courts used to tend to give the mother primary custody of the children, nowadays courts will generally rule for shared custody. Unless your former spouse poses a safety risk to the children, for example in the case of a history of domestic violence, after your divorce you should expect to share custody and visitation of your […]

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Passaic County Domestic Violence Attorneys Contest Alimony Petition From An Abusive Spouse

January 28, 2019

The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“Act”) was passed with the well-meaning intention of protecting and helping to make whole again victims of domestic violence. This act specifically states that victims of domestic violence are entitled to financial support from their abusers. However, most people would be shocked to find out that an individual who obtains a final restraining order against their spouse can be ordered to pay alimony to support his/her abuser. The truth is that the Act is […]

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Should I File a Joint Tax Return or Not During a Passaic County Divorce?
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Should I File a Joint Tax Return or Not During a Passaic County Divorce?

January 21, 2019

Woodland Park Divorce and Family Law Attorneys Provide Client Focused Counsel Across all of Northern New Jersey. divorce, an estranged spouse may be very hesitant to file a joint tax return.  When the other spouse is insistent about filing jointly, an issue arises about whether there is a legal obligation to file joint taxes during a separation. The specific factual background of the case would dictate the response to this inquiry.  However, significant factors to consider when deciding whether to […]

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When to Use Child Testimony in Passaic County Custody Cases

January 9, 2019

Child custody is often one of most hard-fought battles waged in family law courts in situations of divorce or separation. Parents often have strong opinions about what is best for their children and will fight hard to make sure their child or children are protected. It is common during these court battles for parents to use all resources at their disposal to help achieve their goals. Testimony from friends, family, medical professionals, and therapists can all help a parent to […]

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Addiction Impacts Divorce in Passaic County NJ

December 21, 2018

Serving Clients in Wayne, Clifton, Little Falls, West Milford, and Woodland Park Trust is the foundation where human connections can grow. Life itself is a continuous construction of relationships where trust plays a critical role. Marriage doesn’t escape that reality. Unfortunately, the life circumstances that tend to arise in the wake of addiction can and will threaten a couples’ confidence in each other. The addiction can leave its mark on everyone involved from children, to extended family and friends, to […]

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