Child custody cases in New Jersey can be complicated and emotionally challenging. Whether you’re going through a divorce, modifying an existing custody arrangement, or fighting for your parental rights, it’s important to understand how New Jersey courts determine who gets custody and what factors influence these decisions. At Williams Law Group, LLC, our experienced New…
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The Impact of Substance Abuse on Family Law Cases: A Cause for Concern
Substance abuse can have severe implications on family law cases, particularly when it involves matters related to divorce and child custody. In this article, we delve into how substance abuse issues may influence these proceedings. Divorce In New Jersey, substance abuse may impact the grounds for divorce. Although New Jersey is a ‘no-fault’ divorce state…
Read More »Why Should I Hire a Family Lawyer? The Benefits and Roles Explained
Family law issues are often deeply personal and can be emotionally charged. They often involve substantial stakes, affecting the most critical aspects of your life, from your finances to your relationships with your children. In such cases, hiring a family lawyer can provide numerous benefits. Here’s a look at what family lawyers do and how…
Read More »Emancipation in New Jersey
In New Jersey, when a child turns 18, they are not automatically considered legally emancipated, and parents might still be responsible for their support. Let’s delve into what emancipation means, the process, and when it might occur. What is Emancipation? Emancipation is a legal act that separates a young person from the control and support…
Read More »Enforcing Court Orders and Agreements: What to Do When the Other Party Isn’t Complying
If your co-parent or a former spouse is not adhering to the terms of an order issued by the court, or agreement following a divorce, it can be stressful and frustrating! However, there are steps you can take to enforce these orders and protect your rights. Here’s a guide to navigating this situation: Document Non-Compliance…
Read More »What Happens to Your Child Support if You or Your Spouse Move to a Different State?
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…
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 »Juvenile Justice in New Jersey
Approaches to Juvenile Justice Reform Since 2003, New Jersey drastically reduced the number of incarcerated juveniles. The state participates in the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI), which is overseen by the Juvenile Justice Commission. County-based committees meet regularly and work to reduce the number of youth unnecessarily or inappropriately held in secure detention. They do this…
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 »Spying on Spouses in New Jersey
We live in a world surrounded by technology. Every day, more and more of our lives and interactions are recorded on social media, text messages, emails, and photos. Individuals in the process of divorce increasingly want to use this type of documentation as proof of their claims. For example, an individual may be concerned that…
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