We live in mobile society where individuals often move across state lines for many reasons. One may relocate to pursue a degree, find a new job, or be closer to family. Considering the commonality of this experience, you may be wondering if relocating makes a difference for your child support order. Answer: States across the…
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Divorce can present serious financial issues for both spouses. During a marriage, the spouses pool resources and work together to keep the household running. However, after divorce is over, the two spouses will have to learn to reorganize their finances, restructure their budget, and run their household alone. Financial decisions made during the divorce have…
Read More »Divorce and Taxes
Divorcing your spouse is a stressful event and can be complicated. There are a multitude of important decisions to be made, many of which deal with your finances. When thinking of divorce and finances, most people immediately think of spousal support, child support, and debt division. One aspect that some overlook, however, is the impact…
Read More »Expectation of Parental Income
Parents have the obligation to provide support for their children. To that end, during a custody case, a court will make an order of child support. Unlike spousal support, child support is based on a very specific formula. The formula uses both parents’ income to calculate support, not just the income of the parent paying…
Read More »Do You Get to Keep Your Inheritance in a Divorce?
Under New Jersey law, inherited assets are exempt from equitable distribution and remain the separate property of the spouse that inherited the property. This means that they cannot be distributed to the other spouse in the event of a divorce. However, there are exceptions to this general rule. If you have a particular question about…
Read More »Child Support Arrearages
Any parent can tell you that children absorb a lot of resources, including financial resources. Raising children is expensive, and adding up food, lodging, clothing, daycare expenses, medical care, and the myriad of other costs associated with bringing up a child can reach into thousands of dollars a month. New Jersey law recognizes that both…
Read More »College Expenses After Divorce
Parents spend a lot of time helping their children plan for their future, and taking the steps necessary to achieve their goals and dreams. For many children, this will include a college education. College is expensive, even when children choose to attend an in-state school. Tuition, housing, books, lab fees, and other costs can easily…
Read More »What is the New Jersey Parent Education Program?
Any parent simply wants what is best for his or her children. Making sure that children are stable and secure are key components of ensuring that children thrive and grow. While a divorce signals the beginning of a new chapter for parents and children alike, the upheaval can be a difficult transition for the children. …
Read More »Discovery and Divorce
What is Discovery? During the divorce process, there is a period known as the discovery period. The length of this period can be decided by the attorneys involved or the judge in the case depending on the circumstances. The standard discovery length is 120 days from service of the divorce complaint. This period is a time…
Read More »Parental Rights and Child Support
Question: I want to sign over my parental rights and stop paying child support. The woman who had my baby agreed not to keep it, but then changed her mind after we stopped seeing each other. By the time I found out, she was already close to her due date. She put me on child…
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