So, you are in the middle of a divorce and you think your spouse is cheating on you….should you start snooping about your spouse’s belongings? Perhaps you have the sudden urge to go through your spouse’s email….can you do this? The computer was purchased during the marriage and belongs to…
New Jersey Family Law Blog
Custody: What You Should Know Before You Leave New Jersey
As the custodial parent you might think that since the children are under your care and control that as long as you provide them with a warm loving environment it does not matter whether you relocate to another state. This is not the case. New Jersey law prohibits a custodial…
Capacity to Contract and New Jersey Divorce Law
Let’s say you and your spouse want a divorce but you don’t want to hire attorneys. The two of you feel that you can draft a reasonable property settlement agreement and work with the county court clerk regarding procedural matters. Beware of your future. Your ex-spouse may challenge the validity…
Child Support & Your 401(k)
http://www.childsupportweb.com Does it sound reasonable for a parent to seek a downward modification of his/her child support obligation when he/she has substantial assets sitting a 401(k) account that are not considered in the child support calculation? What about the child’s right to financial support? A party’s contribution into a 401(k)…
Divorce & Custody Battle – Britney Spears & Kevin Federline
In the divorce between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, Ms. Spears seeks legal and physical custody of their two sons, Sean and Jayden, with visitation rights for Mr. Federline. As a brief background, pop-star, Britney Jean Spears and dancer-rapper, Kevin Earl Federline were officially married on October 6, 2004. On…
New Jersey Guardian Ad Litems
Is a person you care about going through a divorce? Do you think that person, not only needs an attorney, but needs someone to act in his/her best interest due to his/her cognitive disability? If this person in your life is mentally incapacitated, it is likely his/her attorney will petition…
New Jersey Emancipation
So, you don’t want to pay child support anymore. What do you need to know? To start, you should ask yourself the following questions: 1-How old is your child? 2-Does your child attend high school? 3- Does your child work? Full-time or Part-time? 4- Does your college attend college? 5-…
Lepis and Anti-Lepis Clauses Defined
As as initial matter, it is important to note the New Jersey court system encourages parties to a divorce to settle. The Courts prefer when parties can resolve financial and custodial issues without judicial intervention. The terms of settlement are embodied in a Property Settlement Agreement, also known as a…
Paternity – Anna Nicole Smith – The Deadline Draws Near
On or before January 23, 2007, the paternity of Dannielynn will be concluded. . Former Playboy Playmate, TV reality star, and TrimSpa spokesperson, Anna Nicole Smith (born Vickie Lynn Hogan) is disputing the decision and attempting to fight the Court appointed order from U.S. Judge Robert Schnider, that she submit…
New Jersey Child Support and Visitation: Is There a Connection?
Let’s face it – sometimes non-custodial fathers are delinquent in their child support payments. What is a custodial mother’s recourse? Perhaps, the custodial mother can call the probation department or file a motion to enforce litigant’s rights. There are many ways to enforce support orders and/or agreements. May the custodial…