Morristown Family Law Firm Blog
False Allegations of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a serious criminal charge in New Jersey. Victims of domestic violence may petition the courts for restraining orders, make modifications to existing family law agreements, and even
What is a Divorce Decree in New Jersey?
A divorce decree is a court’s judgment dissolving the bonds of marriage. The decree includes the date you were divorced, the grounds for divorce, any change in name, as well as any ruling
Child Support and Financial Dependence of Special Needs Children
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
Maintaining Your Lifestyle After Divorce
A major consideration in getting a divorce in New Jersey is how you will maintain the lifestyle that you enjoyed prior to divorcing. When people divorce, not only do their
Prejudgment Divorce
Before any divorce is finalized, it is considered to be in the “prejudgment” phase. Navigating this prejudgment phase can often be overwhelming to both parties involved in the divorce, as the formality
Child Custody FAQs
Parents face many questions when going through a divorce—from how their children will experience the process to what the final child custody arrangement will look like. While going through a
Strategies for Divorcing a Narcissist
Divorcing a Narcissist Divorce can be a challenging process, but most people would say it’s well worth the energy and effort in the end. That said, when you’re in the
How to File for Child Support in New Jersey
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
How to Collect Past-Due Child Support Payments in New Jersey
In New Jersey, child support payments are part of either a court order or consent agreement that both parents are legally obligated to follow. However, for any number of reasons,
