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[ ... ]
Defusing co-parenting problems after divorce
- June 18, 2015
- Child Custody Divorce New Jersey Family Law Blog
The legal process attached to a marital break-up can make Bergen County spouses feel as if they've been put through a wringer. Divorce can hit hard at many levels, no matter who take the first steps toward the end of a marriage. Along with decisions about[ ... ]
Legal considerations for New Jersey separations
- June 5, 2015
- Divorce Family Law New Jersey Family Law Blog
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 abo[ ... ]
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.[ ... ]
Understanding Custody Interference and Its Consequences in New Jersey
- May 7, 2015
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
Spousal interactions during a separation or divorce can be tense. It can take weeks or months for some spouses to process hurt feelings and prepare to deal with legal matters like[ ... ]
New Jersey Adoption Laws: A Guide for Prospective Parents
- April 26, 2015
- Child Custody Child Support Family Law New Jersey Family Law Blog
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families' website offers answers to commonly asked questions by individuals and couples hoping to adopt a child. State rules forbid discrimination against qualified people, 18 and older, who wish to adopt. You m[ ... ]
$800,000 bail upheld for accused kidnapping dad
- April 6, 2015
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
In a story that highlights the child custody struggles some parents experience, a New Jersey father accused of kidnapping his two young sons will face a bail of $800,000. The father was captured last month at a New Port Richley, Florida, motel after six weeks on the run with the t[ ... ]
