What Does Child Support Cover in New Jersey?

Child support is an important issue for many parents in New Jersey. This blog is dedicated to discussing the different...

What To Expect at an Initial Legal Consultation with a Family and Divorce Lawyer

When you are seeking legal counsel for a family or divorce matter, it is important to go into your initial...

What Are the Rights of Unmarried Fathers in New Jersey?

Unmarried fathers in Bergen County, New Jersey, face many issues relating to their children. From child support and custody to...

What Happens During an Emergency Child Custody Hearing?

If you're involved in a child custody dispute in New Jersey, you may find yourself in an emergency hearing. Here's...

Can I Modify My Child Custody Arrangement Without Going to Court?

After a divorce, both parents typically want what is best for their children. Custodial arrangements are often made with this...

Can You Modify or Terminate Permanent Alimony in New Jersey?

You may think your alimony payments will never end. If you live in New Jersey, that could be the case....

Is There Common Law Marriage in New Jersey?

There’s a lot of confusion out there about common law marriage. People often think that if they live together for...

What Is an Ex Parte Custody Order and When Do You Need One?

Generally, you must file a motion asking for child custody. The motion is served on the other side, and the...

What Is a Custodial Parent?

In most child custody cases in Bergen County, one parent serves as the custodial parent. The child lives with the...

Limitations on Spousal Privilege in NJ

In New Jersey, spousal privilege is represented by a rule of evidence (New Jersey Rules of Evidence 509) and a...