Divorce can be complicated, even in the most amicable circumstances. But if only one of you wants a divorce, the process can take on a whole new layer of complexity. This doesn’t mean you will be stuck in an unhappy marriage forever—but it does mean you should work with a knowledgeable and experienced divorce attorney …
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If your child’s other parent is in jail or prison and you are separated, divorced, or no longer involved with them, this can significantly alter their ability to pay regular child support. This circumstance raises the question: do they still owe child support payments, and what could that look like for your family? Child support …
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In the state of New Jersey, the law determines that every child should be supported by their parents, whether or not those parents share a household—or a last name. However, unmarried parents may mistakenly believe that they aren’t eligible to file for (or be required to pay) child support because of their marital or relationship …
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When parents separate, there’s lots of room for disagreement, but most parents can agree on one thing—children with divorced, separated, or unmarried parents deserve the same financial support as children with parents who live in the same household. This is where a child support agreement or order comes into play. A well-written child support agreement …
When it comes to securing child support for your family’s circumstances, it isn’t just about what your family needs today. Child support agreements focus on the long-term health and wellbeing of the child and the financial security of the parents. This is especially true for children with special needs and their families. In New Jersey, …
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Creating a child support agreement isn’t just about what your child needs today. It’s about planning for the future, whether how much to spend on extracurricular activities or how much will be paid toward educational fees. But while it’s easy to focus on how your child will be supported, it’s equally important to consider what …
Choosing to divorce is a big decision, and it’s one that is full of complex, sometimes conflicting emotions and concerns about what comes next. One of the most universal concerns for parents who are divorcing is how they’re going to break the news to their children and how their children will process the information. Even …
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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 …
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, the parent making payments may fall behind. Whether intentional or not, late payments harm the financial stability of the child, the parent receiving payments, and …
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Cost of Living Adjustment Clause in a Child or Spousal Support Order Attorneys When going through the divorce process, there is a myriad of factors that must be taken into consideration to ensure that you receive your fair share of the marital assets and that any support you receive after a divorce will sustain you …
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