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New Jersey Court Operation during COVID-19
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on nearly every aspect of our daily lives. We briefly discussed court closures in New Jersey in an earlier post. After an initial round of shut-in orders and business closures, some areas began to reopen, hoping that the worst was behind us. Unfortunately, many of these… Read More »
What Are Fathers’ Rights During Coronavirus?
Child custody can be complicated at the best of times. During the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, all facts of life have become significantly more complex. Travel restrictions, shut-in orders, and fears over spreading infection have the potential to make shared custody arrangements particularly troublesome. If you are a father in a shared custody or visitation… Read More »
Tips for Child Custody During Coronavirus
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of daily life for people across the country. For people handling shared custody, the shelter-in-place orders and travel restrictions can make an already complicated situation even more difficult. Below, we offer some tips and considerations for parents fielding child custody issues during the coronavirus pandemic…. Read More »
How Can Coronavirus Affect Your Divorce?
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has upset just about every area of personal and professional life for everyone in the country. Many of our family law clients are concerned about how the business and court shutdowns, damage to the economy, and quarantine orders are likely to affect their divorce proceedings as well as issues they… Read More »
Is it Harder to Get a Divorce With COVID-19?
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of upheaval, both personal and professional. Working from home has led to more family time, which has been both a blessing and a curse, depending on the relationship. While many couples may now realize they should seek divorce, they are likely to face complications caused by… Read More »
Child Support Obligations During COVID-19 in New Jersey
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the economy. State and local governments have required many businesses to temporarily close to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. Many other businesses have suffered from limited demand due to the financial problems experienced by consumers across the country. As a result, many businesses have… Read More »
Divorce Economics During COVID-19
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has caused immeasurable damage to the personal and professional finances of millions of people across the country. The lockdowns ordered by every state governor have put employees out of work and left many businesses without a source of revenue, affecting everything from the price of consumer goods and gasoline to… Read More »
How do You Get Child Support Enforced in New Jersey
When a divorce is finalized and the final judgment is entered, the hope is that the matter is forever concluded. In reality, however, additional issues may arise down the line, especially if the divorcing couple has shared children. If you are owed child support by your former spouse or other co-parent, and they are… Read More »
How Much Does a Paternity Test Cost in New Jersey
If a child is born to a married couple, then the law presumes that the husband is the father. If the parents are not married, then the child’s paternity must be affirmatively established through a legal procedure. For instance, the parents can jointly decide to sign a “Certificate of Parentage.” If, however, the putative… Read More »
How Long After a Marriage Can it Be Annulled in New Jersey?
For most marriages, if they fall apart, the parties will decide whether to get a divorce. Under certain limited circumstances, however, an annulment may be possible and advisable. Unlike a divorce, an annulment completely invalidates a marriage, such that under the law, it will be as if the marriage never happened. Annulment is reserved… Read More »
