Submitted By: Theodore Sliwinski On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce Basics, New Jersey, Other Divorce and Family Law Topics
People are sometimes unhappy with the outcome of their divorce and wonder whether they can “reopen” their divorce case to change child support, alimony, or the basic distribution of the marital assets. The answer will depend on the types of changes you’d like to make and whether you can show compelling reasons that justify reopening your case.
Submitted By: Theodore Sliwinski On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Credit and debt, New Jersey, Divorce: Who Gets What?
Once a couple starts a divorce, they have to sort out what to do with their shared property, including joint financial and other accounts. Your checking and savings accounts, investments, credit cards, safe deposit boxes, and other property will all have to be distributed as part of the divorce process.
Submitted By: Theodore Sliwinski On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Family Support, New Jersey, Child Support
What is “imputed income?”
Imputing income simply means that the court treats the parent’s income as if it is more than what the parent is actually earning.
Submitted By: Theodore Sliwinski On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce Basics, New Jersey, Other Divorce and Family Law Topics
In some cases, a New Jersey divorce may be affected by immigration. Here are some common questions and answers.
Submitted By: Theodore Sliwinski On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce Basics, New Jersey, Other Divorce and Family Law Topics
Every month, the front covers of the Star Ledger, the Asbury Park Press, and the Home News are filled with stories about spouses and lovers murdering each other.
Submitted By: Theodore Sliwinski On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Marital Property Division, New Jersey, New Jersey Divorce and Family Law
Divorcing couples have three options to equitably distribute the family home: the easiest is to sell the home and split the proceeds.
Submitted By: Theodore Sliwinski On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce Basics, New Jersey, Other Divorce and Family Law Topics
Here are answers to some common questions about annulment in New Jersey.
Submitted By: Theodore Sliwinski On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Family Support, New Jersey, State Family Laws
Emancipation is the legal act by which a child is released from both the control and support of a parent. Practically speaking, this means that the parent can no longer make decisions for the child, and the child is no longer entitled to financial support from the parent.