When a client retains an attorney to represent him or her in a divorce or other family law dispute, usually the goal is to try and settle the matter. Trying a case is viewed as a last resort when all efforts to reach an amicable resolution have failed. From the…
Due to COVID-19, New Jerseyeans, among others, are experiencing difficult financial times. While there has been action by the government to ease financial burdens such as staying evictions and forbearing mortgage payments, the fact of the matter is that ensuring the receipt of child support during this time is critical.…
Various blogs have been written by members of our firm about situations where a custodial parents wants to move with the parties’ children to a state other than New Jersey. Can a custodial parent live wherever he/she wants within the State of New Jersey? Can a non-custodial parent ask a…
It is that time of year when us practicing New Jersey attorneys submit our registration renewals and pay any required fees in order to continue to be able to practice law for the coming year. Despite its trials and tribulations at times, practicing Family Law, and assisting my clients through…
In order to ensure children receive support from both parents, New Jersey employs a number of enforcement mechanisms. These include, but are not limited to: Income withholding Credit reporting Interception of lottery winnings Tax fund offset Seizure of assets License suspension- driver’s, professional or recreational Passport denial Civil awards/settlements Court…