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Setting up a “Callahan” or Constructive Trust to Avoid Inequitable Asset Distribution & Ensure Child Support Obligations Are Met

Avoid Inequitable Asset Distribution & Ensure Child Support Obligations

“Callahan” Constructive Trust, Asset Distribution and Child Support Obligations Attorneys While many divorces are relatively straightforward with couples negotiating for a fair and mutually beneficial outcome Unlike other states, alimony and spousal support in New Jersey are determined without any set guidelines, leaving both parties room for both negotiation and possible contention. Although most spouses …

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Can I File a Petition for Child Support without a Lawyer?

Parents who anticipate opening or modifying a child support case often have concerns about the cost of litigation—and with good reason. If you’re already supporting your child financially on your own, without little or no contribution from your co-parent, facing legal fees to help obtain or enforce that support can feel daunting.  When uncertainties arise …

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Morris County NJ Child Support and Alimony Attorneys during COVID-19 Pandemic

Child Support & Alimony Payments During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Morris County NJ Child Support and Alimony Attorneys during COVID-19 Pandemic The goal of any well-written parenting time agreement is to account for many potential future factors or issues With the current New Jersey shelter-in-place order and restrictive coronavirus lockdown in place, many companies are delaying reopening or getting back to business as usual. Large …

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How is Child Support Calculated in New Jersey?

Child support is a complex, nuanced issue, and it’s also one of the most commonly litigated and negotiated issues. There’s no questioning the fact that the law provides that child support is the right of your child—but you may find yourself with plenty of questions about how child support may affect you financially.  With case …

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What are my Options if my Co-parent is not paying Child Support?

What are my Options if my Co-parent is not paying Child Support? Morris County Child Support Attorneys helping clients with child support issues across Northern New Jersey. Jamie N. Berger is a Partner at Jacobs Berger, LLC. Jamie practices exclusively in the area of family law. In the video, she shares child support options and mechanisms …

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Determining Child Support for High-Income Families in New Jersey

How is Child Support Determined for People With High-Incomes?

Determining Child Support for High-Income Families in New Jersey Children should never be the financial victims when their parents decide to divorce or dissolve their legal relationship. When a high net-worth couple gets divorced in New Jersey and child support and child custody are an issue, the already complex process of dividing marital assets, complex property division, dividing …

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Restraining Order Violation and Domestic Violence Attorneys Morristown NJ

In Contempt: What to Expect if you Violate a Restraining Order

Restraining Order Violation and Domestic Violence Attorneys Morristown NJ Providing Legal Counsel to Clients Facing Restraining Orders in Florham Park, Hanover, Madison, Randolph, Tewksbury, and across Morris County Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) of 1991 outlines a wide variety of actions that constitute domestic violence. When a person becomes the victim of any of …

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Full Financial Disclosure & the Discovery Process Divorce Attorneys Morristown NJ

Full Financial Disclosure & Discovery Process

Full Financial Disclosure & the Discovery Process Divorce Attorneys Morristown NJ Serving Clients across Madison, Randolph, Morristown, East Hanover, Dover, Tewksbury and across Morris County Collecting, preparing, and exchanging full financial disclosures is a vital part of the divorce process. Willful omissions of debts and assets when preparing the preliminary financial documents can lead to …

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The Logistics of Child Custody Exchanges

Child Custody Exchanges: Co-Parenting & The Logistics of Visitation Creating Sensible Parenting-Time Arrangements across Madison, Tewksbury, Hanover, Florham Park, and Morris County   Child support in New Jersey is determined by child custody. While legal custody of the child(ren) will eventually be based on your custody agreement, you and your co-parent or will need to …

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Morristown Divorce Attorneys Discuss Imputing Income in Child Support Proceedings

Imputing Income To Determine Child Support Obligations

Morristown Divorce Attorneys Discuss Imputing Income in Child Support Proceedings Serving Clients in Denville, Randolph, Hanover, Madison, Morristown, Tewksbury, and Morris County Imputing income or “attributing” income to one party can be a significant issue in divorce or the dissolution of a civil union, especially if there is a disparity in incomes and support is an …

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