In family matters, New Jersey courts place the interests of children above the desires of adults. This is true whether a legal dispute involves child custody, support or visitations. A child’s well-being comes before parental and grandparents’ rights. Some Bergen County grandparents have limited or no access to grandchildren during or after a son or
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Family Law
Divorce can be complicated without a legal professional involved
Getting a divorce is never easy. You have to think about how it will go: easy or hard. You can enter into divorce mediation if both of you agree and sign a contract stating that you will do your best to work out all the many issues without involving the court. Or you can choose
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How technology helps co-parenting after separation or divorce
Any time a complaint is brought before a New Jersey court, it is the responsibility of the accuser to support a claim with evidence. If you assert a former spouse or partner has failed to live up to a child support or custody agreement, it’s up to you to show proof of the claim. With
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Legal considerations for New Jersey separations
Some Hackensack spouses may not be in a position to end a marriage or may not have the desire to take legal action at the time of separation. Some couples want a breather, physical time apart to consider the future of a marriage. Others may have hopes of reconciliation, worries about financial conditions or want
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Palimony agreements and laws in New Jersey
The break-up of a relationship can be heartbreaking whether or not a couple is married. New Jersey child custody and support laws apply equally for married and unmarried couples. Property division rules are a different story. Spouses have legal rights that do not apply to cohabiting individuals who are unmarried. Divorce isn’t necessary when unmarried
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