October 2013

HOW TO PREVENT PARENTAL KIDNAPPING AND ABDUCTION

Month: October 2013

HOW TO PREVENT PARENTAL KIDNAPPING AND ABDUCTION

October 30, 2013

For most people, their children are their highest priority. Establishing a custody and parenting plan that will benefit your children should be one of your main concerns when separating from the other parent. At times, during the separation process, parental

Changes Ahead for New Jersey Same Sex Marriage

October 22, 2013

Until recently, New Jersey currently did not permit same sex marriage, although the state allowed civil unions, offering some of the protections and benefits of marriage under a different name. A recent court case changed the future for same sex

What are the Grounds for Divorce in New Jersey?

October 18, 2013

The grounds for a divorce are the legal reasons the divorce is granted. There are likely many reasons you are considering a divorce, but you must choose one of the accepted legal grounds as your reason. Some of these reasons

What to Know Before Filing for Child Support in NJ

October 18, 2013

Filing for divorce often involves many moving parts, but one of the issues that most parents are typically concerned about is child support. How much will I get? How much will I have to pay? How long will NJ child

Dealing with Resistance: Children and Visitation

October 18, 2013

Getting used to a visitation schedule is difficult for everyone. Disagreement among parents is one thing, but when a child becomes resistant to visitation, the situation is even more complicated.

How to Stop a Divorce

October 18, 2013

If your spouse has filed for divorce, but you don’t want a divorce, you may be wondering what you can do to stop the divorce. Because New Jersey is a no-fault state, it is very difficult to prevent a divorce

When Is Mediation Not Appropriate

October 18, 2013

Mediation is an excellent solution for a variety of family law cases, such as divorce, custody, child support, and more. Because divorce mediation in New Jersey has so many benefits and very few drawbacks, it is recommended that almost all

Evidence in a Divorce Case

October 18, 2013

Although most divorces cases settle before they go to trial, if yours is going to be litigated, you may be wondering what kind of evidence your attorney needs. The evidence in a divorce case is crucial to your outcome. Evidence

Preparing for a Court Appearance

October 18, 2013

Many people have never gone to court, other than for a traffic ticket. Preparing for a court appearance can be nerve-wracking, but if you keep some tips in mind, you will be fine.

Can I Get Alimony in New Jersey?

October 18, 2013

Alimony or spousal support are payments made by one spouse to the other during a divorce case or after the marriage or civil union has ended. One purpose of alimony in New Jersey is to help the spouse with the

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