Family law matters can arise out of nowhere and they can last a lifetime if not properly handled. If you are seeking or being served with a divorce or need to resolve issues pertaining to alimony or child custody, we are here to help. We will review the case facts, conduct an independent investigation ifContinue reading “Why should I choose your New York divorce lawyers?”
Using what is known as “post-judgment,” you can have specific actions taken to modify or enforce divorce agreements even after the divorce has been finalized. These types of modifications can be small, such as correcting typing or data entry errors, and they can be large, as often happens in complex custody and financial cases thatContinue reading “Can I modify the specifics of my divorce after the fact?”
New Jersey state law uses different types of alimony categories based on the length of your marriage to determine how much and for how long alimony payments need to be made. In most cases, a fixed dollar figure for a fixed number of years is used, but speak with our Paramus divorce lawyers before initiatingContinue reading “How are alimony and spousal maintenance determined?”
How long your divorce takes will depend on the complexity of your case and how much time you and your spouse need to agree and resolve all of the outstanding issues between you. Most divorces are wrapped up within a year, but if there are hotly contested issues such as child custody, visitation, relocation specifics,Continue reading “How long is the divorce process?”
Annulments dissolve a marriage and make it as if the marriage never took place. This is different from a divorce in which a marriage is recognized but dissolved. In New Jersey, you can have an annulment instead of a divorce only under specific conditions. These include if either party was under the age of 18 whenContinue reading “How are annulments different from divorces?”
No. New Jersey is a no-fault divorce state. This means you can initiate divorce proceedings for no reason other than the fact that you want a divorce. However, you can still mention specific faults or reasons for wanting a divorce if such situations apply to your case. Examples include adultery, abuse, sexual deviation, and long-termContinue reading “Do I need to have a reason to divorce?”
You can have a 50-50 split but such a split is not guaranteed. It all depends on how long you were married, the physical and mental well-being of you and your spouse, your respective earning capacities, and how much you both contributed to the creation of the wealth, assets, and estate you share, not toContinue reading “Will my spouse and I have a 50-50 split of our assets?”
