Family Law & Divorce Blog

Marriage can feel more complicated when you are bringing significant assets into the relationship or expect to receive an inheritance later. A prenuptial agreement (prenup) can help protect your property and reduce conflict by setting clear financial rules ahead of time. A prenup is a legal contract a couple signs before marriage. It explains how […]

Child support plays an important role in helping children maintain stability after parents separate or divorce. However, many parents are unsure how these payments work when it comes to taxes, benefit eligibility, and calculating future support obligations.  In New Jersey, child support is generally not considered income in the traditional legal or tax sense. The […]

Getting a divorce or ending a relationship does not always mean the problems stop. For many people, harassment by an ex-partner becomes an ongoing source of stress, fear, and disruption. Repeated texts, unwanted visits, threats, or online abuse can make it hard to move forward with your life. If you are dealing with harassment from […]

Childhood bereavement is more common than many people realize. Approximately 1 in 11 kids will lose a parent or sibling before reaching the age of 18. Thinking about the possibility that your child will have to go through part of their childhood without both parents can be disheartening.  However, knowing what might happen in this […]

It is not uncommon for one parent to owe child support even when sharing 50/50 custody of the child. You must keep in mind that child support and child custody are two separate issues. There are many other factors taken into consideration when calculating child support besides just the amount of time spent with each […]

Alimony is often one of the most emotional and complex issues in a New Jersey divorce, with long-term financial implications for both spouses. It is not awarded automatically, and there is no set formula for determining the amount or duration.  Instead, judges evaluate a range of factors to reach a fair outcome based on the […]

When a defendant chooses to “plead the Fifth” in a domestic violence case, it can raise many issues for proceedings related to child custody, divorce, or restraining orders. It can affect both criminal and civil aspects of a domestic violence matter. What Does Pleading the Fifth Mean? Pleading the Fifth refers to invoking the Fifth […]

Losing a job can turn your life upside down overnight. Beyond the emotional stress, unemployment brings immediate financial pressure. Your mortgage or rent, utilities, groceries and other bills become harder to manage. For parents who pay child support, the situation feels even more overwhelming because support payments continue even when income disappears.  Many parents in […]

Parental alienation can feel like a slow-motion loss: one parent watches their relationship with their child erode while the child’s attitude, language, and emotional distance shift in ways that don’t match the history you’ve shared.  In custody and parenting-time disputes, courts generally focus on the child’s best interests—so if you believe alienation is happening, your […]

Separation and divorce proceedings in New Jersey can be lengthy. Some people are ready to move on romantically or seek companionship before their legal case is over. No law prevents you from dating while legally separated in New Jersey.  However, it could negatively affect your divorce or legal separation proceedings. It is best to work […]