I often speak to parents as a Bergen County Child Custody Lawyer, who are going through divorce and are fighting over the children. Although you and your spouse may be going through a divorce, both of you will still be parents forever. That’s why it is important to be cognizant of the impact of our
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Archives for December 2016
New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Explains How Long You Must be a Resident Prior to Filing
Clients often come to me as a New Jersey Divorce Lawyer, to verify how long they must have lived in the state prior to filing for divorce. In order to file for divorce in New Jersey, the filing party must have lived in the state of New Jersey for at least one year. The one
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Bergen County Alimony Attorney Explains How Long You Will Have to Pay Alimony
Clients often come to me as a Bergen County Alimony Attorney, and want to know how long alimony lasts. New Jersey law mandates different kinds of alimony. Alimony based on the length of the marriage is called limited duration alimony, and the New Jersey statute states that – for marriages of 20 years or less
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How Drug and Alcohol Use Can Affect Your Parenting Time
Will Drug and Alcohol Use Affect Parenting Time? Unfortunately, some of my cases involve a parent or spouse who is involved with drugs and/or alcohol, and that impacts the issue of custody and parenting time. One parent’s involvement with drugs and/or alcohol can significantly limit their access to the children. Current and future discussions – and
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How Does Divorce Mediation Save Money?
One major question I get is whether or not people should go directly to mediation. While mediation is definitely a viable option in all divorce cases – and it can absolutely save you money – it has its proper time and place. In my opinion, a couple should go to mediation only after you and
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