Whether you have visitation rights or shared custody, you can request a modification to full custody of your child in New Jersey. You will need to provide enough evidence that the full custody modification in your favor is being done in the best interest of the child. This means that the burden of proof will…
A child custody order issued by the courts of New Jersey must be followed by all those named, including the child. If a parent refuses to follow the court order, that parent can be found in contempt of a court-mandated order. If this happens, the custodial parent could wind up losing custody of the child….
First of all, let’s consider what alimony is. Often, after a divorce, one partner is left with a much reduced financial standing. They may not work or have the opportunity to make as much money as their former partner. Alimony allows the party with less economic means some income. Five Types of Alimony in New…
Once a divorce is final, in New Jersey, the divorce is recorded as a public document. Because of the intensely intimate nature of the documents, they are more challenging for the public to obtain than other public records. Financial records, testimony about private, personal topics, and sensitive information about the children of the divorce are…
Business owners often find the company constitutes marital property in New Jersey, even if the firm predates the engagement. The court may entitle a spouse in this situation to 50% of the value increase of the company during the marriage. Entrepreneurs can take these steps to help shield the value and future of their companies…
