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You don’t need court litigation to resolve a family law dispute. You and your spouse/partner can negotiate an agreement to settle your case. You may need to continue working with your spouse/partner after a separation or divorce, especially if you have children or need spousal support. A settlement can help you and your spouse/partner maintain…
Hiring a family law attorney can provide you with greater value than the cost of legal counsel. A matrimonial lawyer representing clients in Middletown Township from our firm can protect your financial interests in divorce or child/spousal support cases. We recognize you may have trouble paying for legal representation if your spouse controls your family’s…
You are allowed to make changes if you and your spouse are in agreement. Divorce decree terms and conditions are frequently susceptible to change. You can make the adjustments on your own without using a memorialized agreement if you and your spouse don’t wish to do it in a formal manner. However, a Consent Order…
Both parties are required to participate in the mediation process. You are not compelled to go to mediation if you have no interest in going or taking part. The court would order you and your spouse to participate in particular court-mandated mediation sessions if you and your spouse elected to navigate the complicated legal system…
How long your divorce takes will depend on the complexity of your case and how much time you and your spouse need to agree and resolve all of the outstanding issues between you. Most divorces are wrapped up within a year, but if there are hotly contested issues such as child custody, visitation, relocation specifics,…
New Jersey state law uses different types of alimony categories based on the length of your marriage to determine how much and for how long alimony payments need to be made. In most cases, a fixed dollar figure for a fixed number of years is used but speak with our Edison divorce lawyer before initiating…
You must disclose financial information, such as your income, bank/brokerage account statements, and assets, when your divorce involves economic issues like division of assets, alimony, or child support. Disclosing financial information will give you and your spouse a clear picture of the marital estate and your respective economic situations. This knowledge can help you and…
You may wish to modify certain aspects of your divorce judgment, such as alimony or child support/custody, as your and your family’s circumstances change. You can file a motion with the court to modify or terminate a spousal/child support or a child custody order. However, courts will only modify or terminate orders upon showing a…
Courts often direct couples to try mediation to settle the outstanding issues in their divorce. You should negotiate in good faith during a court-directed mediation. However, the court will not require you to accept a proposed settlement during mediation. You can ask the court to resolve any disputed issues you and your spouse cannot settle.
In New Jersey, an individual who took their spouse’s surname may resume using their premarital name following a divorce. The court can include a provision in the divorce judgment granting your request to change to your premarital surname. The court may ask questions to confirm that the name change request is not intended to avoid…