Each Denville alimony attorney at our firm considers the Case Information Statement to be the one of the most important documents required in any New Jersey divorce. This document is required by the courts, which use its financial details to form the basis for decisions that profoundly affect the futures of both parties. Attention to Detail is Essential When Completing Case Information Statements ...
Over the last few years, alimony reform has been a hotly contested issue in Trenton. At one point at least five different bills were being considered. Well, the wait is nearly over. As of this article, the Alimony Reform Bill awaits our governor’s signature to become amended statute N.J.S.A 2A:34-23. The first notable change is the replacement of the word “permanent” with the phrase “open ...
On January 19, 2016, Governor Christie signed into law bill A2721/S1046, which provides for the automatic termination of child support without a court order under certain circumstances. The law did not take effect until 2017 under N.J.S. 2A:17-56.67, et seq. Accordingly, the law provides that “[u]nless otherwise provided in a court order or judgment, the obligation to pay child support shall ...
Regardless of custody and other parenting decisions made when two parents do not live together, three guiding principles followed by NJ courts remain the same: Child support is a continuous duty of both parents. Children are entitled to share in the current income of both parents. Children should not be the economic victims of divorce or birth out-of-wedlock. Through years of continued ...
Establishing each parent’s responsibilities for the continuing support of the children is one of the most important decisions of divorce, but it is certainly not a simple one. Every family has countless unique circumstances, from the parents’ capacity to pay to special needs of the children or even the parents. Yet, judges have few options other than to base their initial decisions largely on a ...
Divorce is undeniably a challenging experience, often involving complex legal proceedings that can be emotionally taxing. At Riordan Family Law, we understand our clients' difficulties during this time. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive guidance and support throughout the divorce court process in New Jersey. In this blog post, we'll shed light on what you can expect from the divorce ...
Each Denville divorce attorney at our firm is grateful for the exceptional sacrifices that military members and their spouses make to protect our country. Even when marriages do not survive the challenges of military life, divorced military spouses still deserve certain retirement benefits available to uniformed service members. The federal Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act ...
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage across the country, it is natural to assume that parenting within same-sex marriages is now on equal footing with traditional marriages. In fact, the decision unleashed some legal issues to same-sex parenting in some states, but each Denville child custody attorney at our firm can assure clients that those issues ...
Every household has some form of balance of power among its members. Most typically, parents are at the top of the hierarchy, with the children probably maintaining their own pecking order based on age or personality type. Bickering and even shouting matches can be part of the normal state of affairs — until psychological control goes too far. New Jersey law can view certain acts as domestic ...
Finding the right family law firm to help you calmly navigate the often complex and emotional journey of divorce is a critical decision. Riordan Family Law believes it is a privilege to represent clients who are facing one of the most stressful and sensitive times of their lives. After gaining valuable experience working with prestigious law firms, Catherine formed a specialized family law ...
Perhaps the toughest part of divorce for parents is the inevitable loss of time spent with their children. This is a difficult adjustment, even if the children reside just a few miles away. Unfortunately, in today’s mobile world, it is not uncommon for jobs to require extensive business travel or even out-of-town moves. Each Denville child custody attorney at our firm has assisted many families ...
Any victim of domestic violence needs immediate relief before addressing the situation on a permanent basis. This is why NJ law includes a two-step restraining order process. Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) provide a first step that requires very little evidence, but Final Restraining Orders (FROs) set a higher standard of evidence. Still, even though domestic violence requires establishment ...
On January 19, 2016, Governor Christie signed into law bill A2721/S1046, which provides for the automatic termination of child support without a court order under certain circumstances. The law did not take effect until 2017 under N.J.S. 2A:17-56.67, et seq. Accordingly, the law provides that “[u]nless otherwise provided in a court order or judgment, the obligation to pay child support shall ...
Finding the right family law firm to help you calmly navigate the often complex and emotional journey of divorce is a critical decision. Riordan Family Law believes it is a privilege to represent clients who are facing one of the most stressful and sensitive times of their lives. After gaining valuable experience working with prestigious law firms, Catherine formed a specialized family law ...
When Governor Christie signed amendments to R.S.37:2-32 and R.S.37:2-38 into law back in 2013, it had a profound effect on the enforceability of prenuptial agreements. The change largely pertains to the definition of a single word that determines whether the negotiation process is fair or unfair to both parties. Each Denville divorce attorney at our firm can attest to the fact that the new law ...
Any victim of domestic violence needs immediate relief before addressing the situation on a permanent basis. This is why NJ law includes a two-step restraining order process. Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) provide a first step that requires very little evidence, but Final Restraining Orders (FROs) set a higher standard of evidence. Still, even though domestic violence requires establishment ...
