Category: Divorce
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO HIRE A DIVORCE LAWYER?
- July 27, 2025
- Divorce
Generally, the best time to hire a divorce attorney is before filing the complaint. With experienced legal guidance from the get-go, you can improve your position in divorce proceedings. This is especially true if you expect your divorce to be contested, have children, or have a high net worth and are concerned about preserving your wealth. Even if you are amiable with each other[ ... ]
GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE IN NEW JERSEY
- July 26, 2025
- Divorce
In your New Jersey divorce complaint, you must give a ground, or reason, why you wish to end your marriage. You can file for divorce either on no-fault grounds or fault grounds. If you file on a fault ground, it means you are claiming that your spouse did something to cause you to seek divorce. In essence, you are blaming your spouse for the breakup of the marriage. An experienced New Jer[ ... ]
WHO TO CALL IF MY FORMER SPOUSE ISN’T PAYING CHILD SUPPORT
- July 22, 2025
- Child Support Divorce
Both parents are required by law to financially support their children following divorce, yet some fail to do so. Non-payment of child support is among the most common legal concerns that divorced parents face. From collecting back child support to locating the other parent who has ceased contact and moved away, there are numerous issues that can come up. Dealing with them requires a clea[ ... ]
NEW JERSEY DIVORCE LAWYER EXPLAINS THE CONTESTED DIVORCE PROCESS
- July 20, 2025
- Divorce New Jersey Family Law Blog
The term “contested divorce” can bring to mind images of spouses and their attorneys engaged in a heated courtroom battle. While there are situations in which this can be the case, the contested divorce process does not have to be so contentious. When a divorce is contested, it simply means that there are outstanding issues that need to be resolved between the divorcing parties. Most divo[ ... ]
Scientists Disagree on the “Best” Age at Which to Get Married in Order to Avoid Divorce
- July 18, 2025
- Divorce New Jersey Family Law Blog
No one gets married with the intention of getting divorced. However, unforeseen circumstances can happen, and even couples who started with seemingly solid relationships can find themselves divorcing in a number of years. If you’re planning on getting married in the near future, you might want to do whatever you can to minimize your odds of divorce. Every few years, there seems to be another analysis claiming to have found the perfect age at which to marr[ ... ]
HOW TO OBTAIN A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER IN NEW JERSEY
- July 17, 2025
- Divorce Domestic Violence New Jersey Family Law Blog
If you are the victim of domestic violence in New Jersey, a temporary restraining order can protect you from further abuse by keeping the perpetrator of abuse away from you. To be eligible, you must be in a qualifying relationship with the person you are seeking the order against. You can request a temporary restraining order if the perpetrator of[ ... ]
HOW IS SPOUSAL SUPPORT CALCULATED IN NEW JERSEY?
- July 15, 2025
- Alimony Divorce New Jersey Family Law Blog
Spousal support, or alimony, is not a given in divorce in New Jersey. The spouse requesting it must make their case as to why they need financial help after divorce. The higher earning spouse will typically be the person who will pay it. If you do expect to pay or receive spousal support, you probably want to know how payment amounts are calculated. There is no magic formula in the st[ ... ]
Divorce Preparation Checklist
- July 13, 2025
- Divorce New Jersey Family Law Blog
If you’ve been served divorce papers, are considering initiating a divorce, or are just concerned that your marriage is nearing its end, it may be time to start preparing. You might begin to feel so wrapped up in the emotional difficulty of the divorce itself that it feels impossible to focus on anything else. However, preparing for a divorce largely involves thinking about what you want to protect during the process and gaining a clear picture of your de[ ... ]
Who Pays for College After Divorce
Both parents are responsible for financially supporting their children after divorce. If you have a college-bound child, you and the other parent are technically obligated to contribute some percentage toward tuition and college expenses, such as housing, meals, books, transportation, and other items. What proportion is each parent expected to pay? That depends on your individual situation. In some cases, divorcing couples include provisions in their marita[ ... ]
How to Switch Attorneys in the Middle of a Divorce
- May 15, 2025
- Divorce
Divorce comes with a multitude of stressors, but working with an attorney you trust and are comfortable with can help to alleviate the angst. Sometimes, though, for one reason or another, the attorney-client relationship may no longer work. If this is your situation, you may be wondering how to switch attorneys in the middle of a divorce. Some common circumstances for changing attorne[ ... ]
