Blog Posts in May, 2017

What Is the Cost of Divorce in NJ?

One of the first questions we often receive from new clients involves the cost of divorce in NJ. Certainly, a divorce impacts the entire family financially through property settlement, alimony, and child support. But most people are more concerned with how much money will be needed to obtain the actual divorce. Many factors can impact the cost of divorce. While some are in the control of one or ...

Divorce and Immigration: Important Considerations for Both Spouses

It goes without saying that divorce comes with many consequences, but this is particularly true for those with conditional permanent residence based on marriage to a U.S. resident and for the sponsoring resident. For these people, it is extremely important to understand the relationship between divorce and immigration. Considerations about Divorce and Immigration for the Immigrating Spouse A ...

How a Religious Divorce Can Affect a Civil Divorce

Have you ever wondered whether or how a religious divorce can affect a civil divorce? The short answer is that it can—and often does. For this reason, you can best protect your interests by consulting with a NJ civil divorce attorney who understands the interrelationship between the two. Religious Divorces v. Civil Divorces Those of devout faith are rightly concerned about ensuring their marriages ...

NJ Child Support Emancipation Laws: FAQs in 2017

On February 1, 2017, new child support emancipation laws took effect in New Jersey. Prior to that date, New Jersey law set no particular age at which a child became emancipated (not subject to the parent’s control and not entitled to parent financial support). Under the new laws, known as the New Jersey Emancipation Statute, N.J.S.A. § 2A:17-56.67 to 56.73, a child is emancipated at age 19, and, ...