Talking to Children About Divorce

April 30, 2018

For parents, one of the most difficult steps of the divorce process is talking to their children about the separation. While it is true that divorce can be quite difficult for children, there are many ways parents can make the transition easier. It is important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to speak to your children. Only you and your co-parent will ultimately decide how, when, and where to break the news. That being said, psychologists and family […]

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The Five Alimony Variations in New Jersey

April 16, 2018

For couples going through a divorce, the topic of alimony and spousal support is common. Alimony payments are intended to provide financial support for a former spouse who no longer enjoys the same status as they did during their marriage. However, what many of us think of as a single concept is actually representative of five (5) separate forms of potential alimony arrangement. These cover a variety of situations ranging from marriages lasting for 20 plus years to temporary alimony during divorce proceedings. Today, […]

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How is Child Support Calculated in New Jersey?

April 5, 2018

Issues involving children such as child support and child custody follow certain guidelines set out by New Jersey statutes. However, it is important to understand that each case is considered individually based on the unique situation. Child support agreements are reached based on a combination of factors, including the figures given by a standardized formula, your child custody agreement, and other extenuating circumstances. Today, our child support calculation attorneys will discuss how child support is calculated in New Jersey, what factors are considered, and how your […]

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Can My Divorce Agreement Be Modified?

March 5, 2018

The process of filing for and signing a final divorce agreement can be a complicated and arduous process. There are also a slew of considerations which must be decided including but not limited to equitable division of assets, child custody, child support, and more. And all of this is ignoring the fact that many individuals going through a divorce are experiencing a personal crisis while trying to navigate these issues. This scenario can lead to one or both spouses signing an unjust or even unlawful […]

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Custody of a Pet during Divorce
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Custody of a Pet during Divorce

October 3, 2017

For many individuals and families, their pet is more than just a dog or a cat or anything else, they are a member of their family. And while deciding the key divorce issues of child custody, child support, alimony, and marital asset division can be difficult, oftentimes deciding which party will have custody of a family pet can be just as difficult. In fact, a 2014 survey performed by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers found that custody disputes over […]

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