A contentious divorce in New Jersey may well go to trial. If the departing spouses cannot come to agreement about the division of property, then the intervention of the court may be necessary. In order for a judge, who will almost certainly have no personal knowledge of the divorcing couple whatsoever, to make a reasonable […]

People in New Jersey may have heard about the heartbreaking international child custody case in which a Texas father is fighting for the return of his son from Brazil. Reportedly, the man’s ex took the child two years ago to Brazil and never came back. According to reports, the father saw his son daily when […]

Going through a divorce can be a very scary time in one’s life. It is often times an emotional experience, and sometimes a scary one. Every aspect of your life is subject to change, from how much of your income and assets you get to keep, to how often you will be able to see […]

Very often one of the first questions asked regarding filing for divorce is, “How will I survive if my Husband/Wife stops supporting me financially?” The answer is simple. During the pendency of a divorce the support spouse has an obligation to maintain the financial status quo. Further, the Courts have the equitable power to establish […]

It is not uncommon for parents going through a divorce to believe that they are getting embroiled in a custody battle that is in the best interests of their children. Although people may truly believe that their kids need to be cared for solely by themselves, this may not be the reality of the situation. […]

It is a basic and fundamental right that a parent be able to enjoy the company of his or her own child; one that has been promoted and protected by the U.S. Supreme Court. Divorce does not diminish that right, whether you are the primary residential parent or not. If you are the primary custodial […]

New Jersey music fans may be interested to learn that rapper DMX was arrested on Oct. 27 for allegedly falling behind on child support payments to his ex-wife. He was taken into custody at his home in Yonkers, New York. In 2014, a judge ordered DMX, whose legal name is Earl Simmons, to pay $10,000 […]

A new spouse’s income will not be considered for the purposes of calculating child support pursuant to the Child Support Guidelines. While a step parent may decide that he or she would like to contribute towards the support of his/her step-child, there is no legal obligation to do so. By way of example: Jane has […]