In any divorce and family law proceeding involving dependent children, one of the most important concerns is custody and parenting time. When a child has special needs, the determination ...
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THE LAW ON REMOVING A CHILD FROM NEW JERSEY
On August 8, 2017, the law governing a parent’s ability to move with their child out of New Jersey changed dramatically. New Jersey joined 42 other states in our ...
WHAT IS A FINANCIAL COACH?
In my humble opinion, a Financial Coach is a person who takes a stand for families. A person who is not afraid to engage in that difficult conversation about ...
DISTRIBUTIONS AND ROLLOVERS OF ROTH 401(K) PLANS
The Roth 401(k) resembles the Roth IRA, in that contributions are made with after-tax dollars and qualified withdrawals can be made tax free. But, as the name implies, it ...
ARE YOU READY FOR DIVORCE?
By: Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Esq. Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. No doubt about it -- divorce can be stressful. To help alleviate some of that stress, it is important ...
DIVORCE AND ALIMONY
By: Amy Wechsler, Esq. There are two basic types of support in divorce cases in New Jersey – child support and alimony. In contrast to child support, which is ...
A MODERN FAMILY
How the terms “parenthood” and “family” are defined continues to evolve. Today, it is not uncommon or a child to have a parent-child relationship with someone other than ...
DIVORCE – PAYING FOR COLLEGE
By: Amy Wechsler, Esq. Unlike most states, New Jersey family courts have the authority to require divorced and separated parents to contribute to their children’s college expenses. When negotiating ...
For Couples Living Together but Unmarried, Traditional Divorce Law Doesn’t Apply
By: Amy Wechsler, Esq. In New Jersey, a couple cannot acquire marital or civil union rights and responsibilities by simply living together. For a couple to have a legal ...
THE KEY TO LEAVING: FINDING YOUR A-HA MOMENT
I was recently talking to a friend “Ava” about her divorce experience. I often encounter prospective clients that, despite being in my office to inquire about divorce, don’t seem ...