There are plenty of practical reasons to have a prenuptial agreement, and the contract can go a long way towards providing a soon-to-be-married couple with legal security about their property, assets, and other valuables in case of a divorce or other unforeseen...
On February 1, 2017, law changes went into effect regarding the termination of child support in New Jersey under NJSA 2A:17-56.67, et al. While New Jersey has long been a state where child support can continue after a child reaches the age of 18, the new law created a...
There are many issues under consideration by legislators in the current debate surrounding tax reform. One such debate involves the adoption tax credit.& ; For 2017, couples who adopt a child can receive a tax credit for up to $13,570. This includes both domestic...
When an alimony obligation exists after a divorce between ex-spouses in New Jersey, both the paying and receiving ex-spouses may wonder how a dating relationship of the receiving ex-spouse can impact the paying ex-spouse's obligation to pay alimony. How cohabitation...
As experienced New Jersey custody and support attorneys, we frequently have clients come to our firm on the difficult issue of college contributions. In New Jersey, unlike many states, not only can the Court compel divorced or separated parents to continue...
Whenever someone is dealing with emotional and stressful issues in their life, it is important to gather information and obtain advice from a trusted third party. Many of us turn to the Internet and/or friends and family for such information and advice. However, if...
Children and Youth Services ("CYS"), the Pennsylvania organization that responds to concerns about child welfare, has gotten involved with your family and is threatening or has already taken your child away. This is called a "dependency proceeding," or a proceeding to...
Meeting the needs of your children during the first part of the school year can be difficult if you are divorcing or have recently divorced. Children have to deal with getting back in the groove of school and handling the various stresses that can be associated with...
What Does Child Custody Refer To? Child custody can generally refer to either legal custody or physical custody. Legal custody refers to a parent's or guardian's right to make decisions on behalf of the child regarding his or her health, education, and welfare....
When a couple goes through a separation or divorce, there are many difficult issues that must be sorted out. Those issues only become more complex when there are children involved. Parents often struggle to come up with solutions regarding child support and child...