Do Custodial Parents Need a New Jersey Court’s Okay to Move?
- November 21, 2015
- Child Custody Child Support Family Law New Jersey Family Law Blog
Main Takeaways: Courts do not want long-distance moves to strain or break the crucial bond between a non-custodial parent and a child. A judge often steps in when a non-custodial parent objects to a move by a custodial parent. Parents may work out relocation details without the court's help. Many states permit pa[ ... ]
The Impact of Custody Battles on Children: What Parents Should Know
- November 20, 2015
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
If you decide to fight over custody in New Jersey, you may believe that the end goal you have in mind is to find the best solution for your child. That's a great point of view, as the child's best interests need to be respected, but it's important to realize that c[ ... ]
Too late for a pre-nup? Consider a post-nup instead
- November 4, 2015
- Divorce New Jersey Family Law Blog
Most New Jersey residents have probably heard of prenuptial agreements. These are legal documents drafted and signed before marriage to determine how specific issues[ ... ]
Understanding New Jersey’s Grandparent Visitation Laws: Key Facts You Need to Know
- September 25, 2015
- Child Custody Family Law New Jersey Family Law Blog
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[ ... ]
Divorce can be complicated without a legal professional involved
- September 10, 2015
- Divorce
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 contr[ ... ]
Structured school days require parenting time adjustments
- August 28, 2015
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
Most school-age children are either back in Bergen County classrooms or almost ready to start the school year. This is a time of adjustment for students and parents as the weather turns cooler and days are more regimented. Parenting time for[ ... ]
High-profile case helps to clarify New Jersey alimony laws
- August 13, 2015
- Alimony Divorce New Jersey Family Law Blog
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ordered a trial court to rethink a case that limited support the ex-wife of a prominent Deutsche Bank executive received. Elizabeth and James Gnall, the bank's chief financial officer, were married 15 years before a 2008 divorce. A trial[ ... ]
How technology helps co-parenting after separation or divorce
- July 30, 2015
- Divorce Family Law New Jersey Family Law Blog
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 that in m[ ... ]
What types of divorce are recognized by New Jersey courts?
- July 16, 2015
- Divorce New Jersey Family Law Blog
Many Bergen County couples take advantage of no-fault laws to dissolve their marriages. No-fault rules provide a way for couples to divorce without the added pressure of blame. In the days bef[ ... ]
Does a custodial parent need an ex’s permission to move?
- July 1, 2015
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
One of the most sensitive legal issues Hackensack couples face during a separation or divorce includes the time parents spend with children. In many child custody arrangements, one parent is the primary custo[ ... ]
