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 before no-fault divorce laws, spouses were forced to provide specific reasons or grounds to end a marriage. New Jersey spouses may obtain a no-fault
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Does a custodial parent need an ex’s permission to move?
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 custodian while the other has visitation rights. Divorce means former spouses can move ahead independently. However, New Jersey laws and courts oversee just
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Defusing co-parenting problems after divorce
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 property division and alimony, divorcing parents must grapple 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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