The simple answer to this question is cost. If you and your spouse are sharing the costs of a mediator you have jointly engaged to help you resolve your divorce dispute, it will cost less than each of you retaining separate counsel to litigate every single point of disagreement. Another, perhaps even more compelling reason, […]

The question of relocation often arises between parties after a divorce has been finalized and entered by the court. One party may want to embark on a new chapter of their lives. Maybe he or she remarried and their new spouse needs to relocate to another state for professional reasons. Whatever the reason may be, […]

Experiencing a decrease in your income is a stressful experience. When you have an obligation to pay spousal support or child support, experiencing a decrease in your income can make this stressful situation even more difficult to address. If you have experienced a decrease in your income and are unable to afford your obligations, it […]

In New Jersey family law matters, courts always make decisions with the best interests of children in mind and generally believe both parents should be involved in a child’s life. While this means both parents might receive some type of access to a child such as physical custody or visitation rights, this also comes with […]

As part of their divorce action, the Court will allow a spouse or partner in a civil union couple to resume any name used prior to the marriage or civil union. In fact, New Jersey Courts have held that a divorced woman is entitled to resume her maiden name at any time following the entry […]

Although child custody issues are some of the most difficult for divorcing couples to agree upon, many family court judges in New Jersey prefer that parents develop their own parenting plans. By coming to agreements outside of court, parents can decide for themselves how they will be involved in their children’s lives. Parenting agreements include […]

In a matter appealed by firm partner John Clancy from a pro-se divorce trial in Bergen County, the Appellate Division has reversed a portion of the decision that related to excessive child-care and extra-curricular expenses imposed upon the Husband.  Read the published decision here. Elrom v. Elrom

Divorce law in New Jersey stipulates that marital property be distributed equitably. While this does not mean that all assets must be divided equally, it does mean that both spouses should come away from the marriage with assets that have been divided in a fair manner. This often leads to contentious disputes between spouses regarding […]

Generally, when parties come to a resolution of a divorce proceeding, the resulting marital settlement agreements address the sharing of extracurricular and medical expenses that are not included in child support. However, this often leaves one party (usually the primary custodial parent) to be responsible for the entire bill while constantly seeking reimbursement from the […]

If your former spouse or partner is violating a Court Order by refusing to allow you to see your children there are many remedies available to the Court. Upon application to the Court, R. 1:10-3 provides relief to litigants, including sanctions and counsel fees, for failure of a party to comply with the terms of […]