CAN ALIMONY BE HIGHER IF YOUR SPOUSE IS NOT WORKING IN NEW JERSEY?
- July 28, 2025
- Alimony
If your spouse is not working, it does not necessarily mean you will have to pay more in alimony in New Jersey to offset their lack of income. Instead, the court will consider the reason why your spouse is not working, along with various other factors, to arrive at the overall alimony determination. Then the judge will make the final alimony decision based upon the total circumstances. GET LEGAL HELP WHEN YOU EXPECT TO PAY ALIMONY AND YOUR SPOUSE IS NOT WO[ ... ]
WHAT TO DO AFTER DISCOVERING INFIDELITY IN YOUR MARRIAGE
- July 28, 2025
- Child Support
Finding out your spouse has been unfaithful is emotionally devastating. You likely are experiencing strong feelings of anger, hurt, and rejection. Once the initial storm of emotions quiets a bit over the shock of discovering infidelity, you may be wondering what to do next While infidelity is a marital eye-opener, it doesn’t have to culminate in divorce. Some couples eventually find[ ... ]
HOW THE DIVORCE DISCOVERY PROCESS WORKS IN NEW JERSEY
- July 27, 2025
- Divorce
Discovery is the process of exchanging financial data and other relevant information between divorcing spouses. A major focus of discovery is to ensure full disclosure of spouses’ assets and debts in preparation for property division negotiations or litigation. Discovery seeks to ensure that spouses, their respective divorce attorneys, and the court—are fully aware of all the deta[ ... ]
What Happens in a Divorce to Property I Owned Before Marriage?
- July 27, 2025
- Divorce
Not understanding what happens to property you owned before marriage when you are divorcing can make you feel anxious. There are specific rules in New Jersey about dividing assets in divorce. Knowing how property division works, what is separate property, and what is marital property may help relieve some of your apprehension and can also make you better prepared to fight for what is[ ... ]
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 an[ ... ]
What Is Needed to Move Forward with a Divorce?
- July 26, 2025
- Child Support
When you are unhappy in your marriage and considering leaving it, you may be wondering what is needed to move forward with a divorce. There are several steps involved in the divorce process. Filing a divorce complaint starts the legal proceedings. But even before you file, there are important things to consider to begin divorce, including getting prepared and retaining the assistance[ ... ]
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 Jersey[ ... ]
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR EX STOPS PAYING CHILD SUPPORT
- July 26, 2025
- Child Support
Both parents are required by law to support their children following divorce. If the parent ordered to pay child support stops paying, the parent receiving it has the right to pursue enforcement. Why would a parent stop paying support? Maybe their financial situation has changed and they are unable to pay, or perhaps they simply do not want to pay anymore. Whatever the reason, they cannot stop paying without facing repercussions. You can try and n[ ... ]
HOW TO MODIFY A CHILD SUPPORT ORDER IN NEW JERSEY
- July 25, 2025
- Child Support
When financial and life situations change, child support orders may be modified to reflect the new circumstances. There are a couple of approaches to modifying an existing child support order. You can do so either through reaching agreement with the other parent or convincing a New Jersey judge to make the change. A family law attorney with experience handling[ ... ]
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health During a Divorce
- July 25, 2025
- Child Support
Divorce is one of life’s most stressful events, and it affects all family members, including children. When parents are splitting up, children can feel anxiety, confusion, fear, anger, depression, guilt, sadness, and a host of other emotions that if not properly addressed can lead to negative consequences. How a child’s mental health is or is not protected in divorce will affect them into the future. We know that as a parent you have the best interests[ ... ]
