How to Modify Child Custody Agreements in New Jersey Times change, and so can your child custody agreements. The process of changing these agreements in New Jersey courts is known as “modification,” and it can allow you to play a greater role in your child’s life. Alternatively, you may decide that you want your spouse […]
Pass Your Family Home on to Your Children
Pass Your Family Home on to Your Children You may be considering passing your family home on to your children. If that is the case there are several different estate planning tools and legalities you should be aware of to make certain that the transfer is done correctly and your children will benefit from this […]
The Family Medical Leave Act
The Family Medical Leave Act The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), is a federal law that requires certain employers to provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave to employees while still protecting their job for their return. There are certain requirements that must be met by both employers and employees to qualify. However, […]
Appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem
Appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem If you have minor children and are going through a divorce in the state of New Jersey, you may have concerns regarding child custody and how much time you will be able to have with your children following your divorce. Oftentimes, parents are unable to reach an agreement […]
Ask a Family Law Lawyer in Bergen County: How to Choose the Right Guardian?
Ask a Family Law Lawyer in Bergen County: How to Choose the Right Guardian? In New Jersey, a guardian is a person or agency appointed by the court to act on behalf of an individual. Establishing a guardianship is a legal process. Guardianships are sought to care for minor children upon the early death of […]
Co-Parenting With Your Ex? There’s an App for That
Co-parenting after a split is rarely easy, especially if the relationship with your ex-partner is contentious. It is normal to be concerned about your ex’s parenting abilities, stressed out about child support or other financial issues, and worn down by conflict. Co-parenting amicably can give your children the stability, security, and close relationship they need. […]
A Family Law Attorney’s Guide to Divorce in Hackensack: Can I Afford to Divorce My Spouse?
Some couples are comfortable making the decision to divorce but are unable to do so because of financial difficulties. Instead these individuals informally separate and live different lives. They remain married and may even live together, but they no longer function as a couple. If money was a concern during the marriage, more often […]
A Newark Divorce and Family Law Attorney Spotlights Modifications of Child Support Orders
A child support order requires both parents to financially support their children. In addition to a monetary amount, the parents may be obligated to pay for child care and medical care and treatment. The obligation to financially support children of a relationship in the event of divorce or the termination of the parental relationship […]
Domestic Violence Among Seniors
Domestic violence is an issue that plagues many families. No matter the composition or age when a breakdown of the relationship occurs through domestic violence, very few family members survive intact. Last week, an 82-year-old man in Manchester, New Jersey killed his wife by repeatedly hitting her with a hammer. The man then shot himself […]
