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Morristown New Jersey General Law Blog
UNCONTESTED VS. CONTESTED DIVORCE MORRIS COUNTY, NJ
All divorce proceedings in New Jersey are considered either contested or uncontested, but what does this actually mean? Contrary to popular belief, this is not a term which describes the attitudes of spouses or the general feel of the divorce. Instead, it is a tactile...
Temporary Child Custody During Divorce
Many parents going through divorce in New Jersey consider finding a viable child custody agreement priority number one. However, most individuals do not consider striking a temporary child custody agreement before the divorce is finalized. This can be extremely...
HISTORY OF SAME SEX MARRIAGE LAWS IN NEW JERSEY
Same Sex Divorce Attorneys Morris County, NJAs per the 2014 landmark Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges, same sex marriage is a constitutional right of all Americans. However, that followed over 200 years of American and New Jersey history where same sex...
Why Consider Fault Divorce?
New Jersey is considered a "no-fault" state, but allows both no-fault and fault divorce. This means that with each divorce comes a decision: whether to file for no-fault or fault based divorce. At its core, this distinction comes from the grounds for your divorce, but...
DIVORCE MEDIATION INVOLVING CHILDREN
Divorce Mediation Attorneys Morris County, NJDivorce can be difficult for everyone involved. Even when it is the right decision and ultimately a positive choice, the family and lifestyle changes can be jarring for children and adults alike. Divorcing parents have a...
Changing Existing Child Support Agreements
Child support agreements are frequently reached between unmarried parents or co-parents during a divorce. These terms are meant to provide a consistent financial situation for New Jersey children, and are based on a number of personal and economic factors. However,...
What Factors Determine Child Custody In New Jersey?
Child custody is amongst the most important issues during New Jersey divorce. The terms of a child custody agreement may determine where a child lives, which co-parents may make major life choices, and how much time a child will spend with each parent. It is therefore...
What Is Equitable Distribution In New Jersey?
Most divorcing couples are aware that they will have to divide their marital assets. However, many are unfamiliar with the concept of equitable distribution. In the U.S., each state has the legal authority to determine how assets will be divided during divorce. Some...
WHAT IS OPEN DURATION ALIMONY IN NEW JERSEY?
There are actually five different types of alimony available to divorcing couples in New Jersey. One of these types is called open duration alimony, which was previously known as "permanent" alimony. Open duration alimony was reformed by the 2014 New Jersey Alimony...


