New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Explains Alimony In New Jersey, depending on the length of the marriage and the difference in incomes between the parties, one spouse could be entitled to an award of alimony. Generally, alimony cannot exceed the length of the marriage. More often than not, alimony is going to be somewhere near half the…
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New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Explains Being Unable to Locate Your Spouse for a Divorce In New Jersey, I’m frequently asked, “What can I do if I want to divorce my spouse but I haven’t seen my spouse in a long time and don’t know where my spouse lives? Can I still get a divorce?” The answer…
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New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Discusses Going to Court for Divorce I am often asked by clients as a New Jersey Divorce Lawyer, “Do I have to go to court and actually see the judge?” This is a fact-specific issue, meaning if the parties can come to an agreement and one party waives an appearance, you…
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Separation Agreements in New Jersey If your marriage is in trouble, but you are not ready to call it quits, you can enter into a separation agreement. There’s no requirement that you file anything with or obtain any approvals from a court to put a separation agreement in place. The agreement can be prepared by…
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Modifying Existing Child Support Agreements It’s not uncommon to incur a significant change of economic circumstances after a divorce decree has been entered and child support payments established. A parent may suddenly be without a job, or face medical problems that drain financial resources. In addition, the needs of the child may change. You can…
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Grandparents’ Rights in New Jersey Divorce often has consequences that reach beyond the immediate family. While spouses and children can feel the loss most acutely, others, including grandparents, can be devastated by the process. Alternatively, grandparents who provided significant care or guidance may suddenly find themselves on the outside, with great uncertainty about their rights.…
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