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LGBT Family Law

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Same sex marriage law in New Jersey

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

Over the last decade, the rights of same sex couples have shifted dramatically. On October 21, 2013, same-sex marriage rights in New Jersey became legally...

How Do You Get Guardianship of a Child in New Jersey?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

In the state of New Jersey, it is possible to obtain legal guardianship rights for a child that is not your own. This agreement is called Kinship Legal...

Same-sex Couple Adoptions in New Jersey

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There are different scenarios for when a gay parent will want to consider adopting a child: A child is born by one partner to the relationship and a...

Divorcing Over Gender Identity

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Divorce when you’re married to a transgendered person Divorces are difficult enough when the gender identity of each spouse is clear. They become more...

LGBTQ Rights in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

A recent study found that New Jersey is a great place for LGBTQ persons to live because of the state's recognition of them. The state is a leader in ensuring...

LGBT Parental Rights in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

In 2013, New Jersey legalized same-sex marriages in the New Jersey Superior Court case - Garden State Equality v. Dow. In 2015, the US Supreme Court legalized...

SAME SEX MARRIAGE DIVORCE RATES

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

SAME SEX MARRIAGE DIVORCE RATES: DIVORCE RATE AMONG SAME SEX COUPLES   Are you wondering about same sex marriage divorce rates? Same sex marriage divorce...

NON BIOLOGICAL & SAME SEX PARENT CUSTODY RIGHTS

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Can non-biological parents have custody rights? In New Jersey, in certain unique circumstances, non-biological parents can have custody rights. The same is...

HOW TO END A CIVIL UNION

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

The laws about same sex civil unions are important to understand to know how to end a civil union in New Jersey. In New Jersey, two people of the same sex can...

Spousal Support, Maintenance & Alimony in a Same Sex Divorce

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Many same-sex couples ask us to explain how same sex spousal alimony works in New Jersey. They want to know whether the rules about how much same sex spousal...

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Adultery and Divorce in New Jersey

Grounds for divorce in New Jersey There are two types of divorce in New Jersey: “no fault divorce” and  “at fault divorce.” Adultery and the law No fault divorce is possible if the married couple establishes irreconcilable differences for a period of six months or more. It is also...

May 17, 2024 Read More

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How long can a divorce be put on hold?

The divorce process can be complex for so many different reasons and putting the divorce on hold or understanding how long a divorce can be put on hold is necessary to understand, as sometimes this can make the process easier for the parties to manage. Sometimes there is delay because one person...

May 10, 2024 Read More

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What To Ask a Divorce Lawyer

People who are contemplating divorce might be unsure about what to ask a divorce lawyer and how to identify important divorce questions. Hiring an attorney is a big decision, but when representation is needed in a family law matter the decision is often much more personal. Below are some...

May 1, 2024 Read More

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