Family Law

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 …

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Emancipation means that a person is no longer in need of, or required to be, supported by their parents. The person that is emancipated is not under the influence of their parents and is no longer legally bound to their parents.  For parents, emancipation means that they are not legally responsible for their child’s welfare or …

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Domestic violence can include a wide range of behaviors, such as harassment, assault, and stalking. In fact, the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act defines nineteen different actions as domestic violence. Restraining orders seek to provide the victim—who, in court, would be referred to as the plaintiff—with a greater level of protection. (The person …

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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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