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Balancing Responsibilities for Child Support and Shared Parenting in New Jersey
Child support is a crucial component of co-parenting in New Jersey, ensuring that children receive the financial resources they need for a stable upbringing, even when parents are separated or divorced. When it comes to shared parenting arrangements—where both parents are involved in the child’s upbringing—understanding how child support is calculated can be a… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements and Second Marriages
Entering into a second marriage is often a joyous occasion, but it also brings unique legal and financial considerations. For couples tying the knot again, prenuptial agreements (often referred to in New Jersey as premarital agreements or “prenups”) are a valuable tool for safeguarding assets, ensuring financial stability, and protecting the interests of children… Read More »
Real Estate Considerations in New Jersey Divorce
Divorce is a challenging process that involves numerous legal and emotional considerations, particularly when it comes to dividing marital assets. One of the most significant assets couples often need to address is real estate, especially the marital home. In New Jersey, the division of real estate in a divorce can be complex, requiring careful… Read More »
Alimony Enforcement in New Jersey: Understanding Your Legal Options
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a critical aspect of many divorce agreements, ensuring that both parties can maintain their standard of living post-divorce. However, when an ex-spouse fails to comply with court-ordered alimony payments, it can create financial strain and frustration. If you find yourself in this situation in New Jersey, understanding… Read More »
Cross-State Child Support Issues: Understanding New Jersey’s Jurisdiction
Determining and calculating child support is a complex process involving a deep dive into New Jersey law and the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. But what happens when parents live in different states after a divorce? For families in New Jersey dealing with cross-state child support issues, understanding how jurisdiction is determined and the… Read More »
Child Custody and Unmarried Parents
Navigating child custody issues is challenging for any parent, but unmarried parents often face unique legal hurdles compared to married couples working out custody during a divorce. Read on for a discussion about what unmarried parents need to know when navigating child custody issues in New Jersey. If you are dealing with child custody… Read More »
Crafting a Fair and Enforceable Premarital Agreement
Premarital agreements, also known as prenuptial agreements, are valuable tools for couples looking to protect their assets and outline financial arrangements before marriage. In New Jersey, crafting a fair and enforceable premarital agreement requires careful consideration and legal expertise. Read on for some helpful tips and strategies to ensure your prenuptial agreement stands up… Read More »
Retirement Accounts and Pensions in New Jersey Divorce Settlements
Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged process in many different ways, and one of the most challenging aspects can be the division of marital property. When one or both spouses have put in many years in the workforce during the marriage, figuring out how to divide retirement accounts and pensions can be a… Read More »
Tax Implications of Alimony Payments in New Jersey
When discussing or litigating the issue of alimony in divorce, individuals – whether they are the ones paying or receiving – might not be considering how those payments will be treated for tax purposes. It’s an important question; alimony payments can be significant, and so can the tax liabilities and deductions that come with… Read More »
Self-Employment and Child Support in New Jersey: Calculating Accurate Payments
Child support is a crucial aspect of divorce and separation agreements, ensuring that children receive the financial support they need. However, calculating child support becomes more complex when one or both parents are self-employed. Below we explore the intricacies of calculating accurate child support payments for self-employed parents in New Jersey, highlighting the challenges… Read More »