Joint Tax Refund During Divorce

11 years ago

Very often couples going through a divorce still file a joint tax return. That is because as long as you…

Emancipation

12 years ago

In order to end your child support obligation, your child must be declared emancipated. This is not automatically done. If…

Transfer of Retirement Accounts

12 years ago

In a divorce, a spouse may be entitled to a percentage of the other party's retirement account (401k, IRA, etc.)…

The New Jersey Court’s Holiday Parenting Schedule

12 years ago

When parties cannot agree on holiday parenting time, the standard is to implement the "Court's Holiday Parenting Schedule" for holiday…

Imputation of Income

12 years ago

When determining an obligation for child support and alimony, the court must determine what each party's income is. Sometimes a…

Insurance During a Divorce

12 years ago

At the outset of your divorce case, you must fill out a certification with your initial pleadings (Complaint or Answer)…

Paternity – The Genetic Test

12 years ago

In a contested paternity matter, the law in New Jersey provides that a genetic test shall be ordered if the…

What if I cannot locate my spouse and I want a divorce?

12 years ago

In one of my cases, a judge allowed my client to serve his missing spouse by way of Facebook

Discovery

12 years ago

Central to a typical contested divorce is the issue of discovery. Discovery can be broadly defined as the acquisition of…

Child Support: Who Pays for College?

12 years ago

The issue of a child's college education comes up often during a contested family law case. In New Jersey, the…