Domestic violence and child custody are two subjects which would never intersect in a perfect world. Of course, we do not live in such a world, and there are families who have a history of domestic abuse in one way or another. Parents who have been the victims of domestic violence want to keep their children safe. Parents …
It is a common misconception that only married parents or parents who have been married and then divorced have equal rights when it comes to their children in New Jersey. This is simply not true, as mothers and fathers do share equal rights when it comes to child custody and child support. However, fathers must …
A parent may be required to pay child support beyond the age of 23 due to exceptional circumstances, including mental or physical disability. If you are someone seeking continuation of child support or seeking termination of support, there are things you should know before going to court. Termination of Support In New Jersey, child support …
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For many parents, determining appropriate levels of child support is one of the most important issues to resolve during a divorce. After all, child support payments can have a significant impact on the well-being of the whole family. As family law attorneys, we regularly help our clients with child support questions—including how to file for …
The financial aspects of divorce can involve a wide array of legal issues and may impact you and your family immediately and well into the future. The first step towards securing your financial future is preparing for your divorce proceedings. Amongst the many ways to prepare financially for divorce are the document gathering process, establishing …
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Domestic violence in New Jersey is taken seriously by law enforcement and the courts. Often, there is no proof of domestic violence other than that of a witness and what the witness claims to have seen. In other cases, there may be text messages, photographs, or injuries witnessed by police officers. Whether there is proof or …
For many people, divorce marks a stressful time. It’s not simply the end of a relationship—there are also many logistical hurdles to navigate, such as divvying up finances and property, finding a new place to live, and determining custody and parenting time with children. Filing for divorce can feel overwhelming, but there are steps you …
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In mediation, divorce, civil union dissolution, matters of child support and child custody, as well as alimony and spousal support, it is critical that clients be aware and in agreement to the terms to which they will be bound to in the near and distant future. For the most part, though each circumstance is fact …
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Can Grandparents get custody if the child wants to live with them? Our Co-Founder of Jacobs Berger, LLC. Jamie N. Berger practices exclusively in the area of family law. In the following video, Jaimie talks about the rights grandparents have when it comes to visitation and even custody related issues. Grandparents do have certain rights in …
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When it comes to child custody and parent time, a variety of factors go into determining the arrangement that will work best for your family. First and foremost in those factors are a child’s safety, health, and overall well-being. The New Jersey courts often refer to this as a child’s best interest. In the process …
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