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Those receiving child support or alimony payments rely on that money to pay for their living expenses. Even if the person who pays those support payments (called the payor) always pays on time, a question arises of what will happen to the recipient of those funds in the event of…
Arbitration is increasing in popularity in New Jersey divorce cases due to its ability to significantly reduce the cost and length of the legal process. New rules that were adopted in 2015 ensure that New Jersey courts are able to review and enforce arbitration awards in divorce cases. COURT RULE…
Early settlement is an alternative dispute resolution program for married couples going through a divorce. The goal of the program is to allow the parties to reach a settlement on the issues in dispute early on in the divorce process to avoid the lengthy and expensive litigation process. As is…
The term “legal separation” is used nationwide, but the process can be different depending on your state — and sometimes even within the same state. Technically, New Jersey doesn’t recognize legal separation, at least by that name. You don’t have to file a complaint with the court if you and…
Oftentimes when a divorce case is filed, a party desires a restoration of their maiden name or even a prior surname that may not be the last name she or he had at the time of her birth. There are a number of considerations to keep in mind when it…
When the typical individual thinks of child custody, he or she oftentimes references custodial and noncustodial parent. In fact, there exist some other types of custodial arrangements that can be agreed to or ordered by the court in divorce proceedings. One alternate type of arrangement is a scheme that commonly…
A question divorce attorneys are often asked is whether their former spouse will have to pay for their legal fees. The reasons why a client may ask this range from the client being of a lower income level than the former spouse and simply needing assistance paying their legal fees,…
My Divorce Was Just Finalized, What Is The Most Important Thing I Do Next? One of the best things you can do after your divorce is finalized is to read through your divorce judgment and property settlement. You want to make sure that you understand what these documents say,…
In a divorce you might expect to assign certain items like dining room sets, pots and pans, and even cars to one spouse or another. What most divorcing couples do not contemplate, however, is having to assign the family pet to one spouse. Under New Jersey law, pets and other…
The holiday season often conjures up images of cozy romance around the fireplace, gift exchanges, and delicious family meals. Unfortunately, when you are recently divorced the holidays may prove to be sad reminders of what’s missing in your life. Surviving the holidays after divorce is a common struggle many people…