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 …
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 …
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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Redecorating While Quarantine Our attorney Amy L. Miller interviews Interior Designer Emily Harmatz from Just The Right Piece Emily Harmatz: My name is Emily Harmatz, and I own an interior design firm called Just the Right Place, and we pretty much like to create practical and beautiful living spaces, and I do everything from picking …
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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How can a medical condition impact custody? Co-Founder Jamie N. Berger handles family law, divorce, alimony, child support and custody related issues at Jacobs Berger, LLC. In the following video, she explains the custody factors the court considers when there are medical conditions involved. The court can and should consider under the custody factors any …
Financial Planning and Investing during COVID Our founding attorney Sarah J. Jacobs, Esq. interviews Certified Financial Planner Scott Greenberg from SJG Private Wealth Management. Scott Greenberg: As you mentioned, I am a certified financial planner which part of that means that I act as a fiduciary for all of the families that we are blessed …
Small Business, Covid, and Wellness in a Virtual World Our attorney Sarah J. Jacobs, Esq., interviews wellness coach and co-owner Michelle Els from Pure Space Studio-www.purespacestudio.com. Michelle Els: This journey began as a child, but my qualifications in fitness happened 25 years ago, and it is just progress like anything you continue to grow within …
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