Domestic Violence Act and Blended Family Structure Attorneys Passaic County NJ

September 29, 2020

NJ Half-Siblings Who Grew Up in Blended Family, Qualify As Household Members Under New Flexible & Expanded Definition of Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) As a result of the recent Monmouth County, NJ court decision in the matter of  S.C. v. J.D., the family court slightly expanded the definition of a “household member” under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act” (PVDA) and who may be considered a “victim” to obtain a restraining order, to reflect the ever-changing dynamics of […]

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Finding Financial Freedom in Divorce

September 25, 2020

If you’re considering how to financially separate from your spouse to legally terminate the marriage while protecting and maintaining your financial autonomy, read on for the following elements to keep in mind. The decision to divorce is a major one. Many factors go into deciding whether or not to end your marriage; some are mental, emotional, and even physical, while others are financial. When a couple has been together for a long time, their marital assets and financial portfolio are […]

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COVID-19 Stimulus Payments During Separation and Divorce in NJ

September 9, 2020

Many Americans are receiving Stimulus Checks as a result of the coronavirus stimulus package. Contact a Passaic County Divorce Attorney Today to Protect Your Rights These payments have generated questions regarding entitlement and their impact on property division, support, and child custody in the context of a divorce or separation. The starting point for a stimulus check is $1,200 per adult or $2,400 for married couples filing jointly, and an additional $500 per qualifying child (generally, a dependent child under […]

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What Happens When Co-Parents Disagree About Summer Camp?

August 12, 2020

Co-Parenting Issues Attorney Serving Monmouth and Ocean County NJ The closing of schools this year caused family routines to be radically changed.  As businesses and events begin again, summer camp is a welcomed change from the cooped-up months behind us.  Some co-parents disagree about whether or not summer day camp is a good idea due to heightened COVID-19 concerns, sending a child to camp for any length of time right now may seem like an unnecessary risk. As always when […]

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Preparing Your Coronavirus Co-Parenting Plan For the Road Ahead

June 29, 2020

Across the country, divorced parents are struggling with difficult decisions regarding the custody agreement which was put in place prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shelter-in-place orders, regional lockdown, and ever-present health concerns have forced parents to modify their usual custody schedules and rewrite routines. When the relationship is amicable, changes go relatively smoothly. In other cases where parents are estranged, improvisation has necessitated the support of qualified divorce attorneys. Opening old wounds can make things even more stressful and an […]

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