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Divorce in a the Time of Coronavirus: Historic Court Backlogs
Posted in: Division of Assets Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law Finances Mediation

Historic Court Backlogs in NJ Divorce Court due to Coronavirus

October 20, 2020

Our Passaic County Family Lawyers are here to help you navigate the process even in the absence of a court date. Recently the Administrative Office of the Courts of New Jersey has released statistics on the court proceedings. Given the unprecedented closures required due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a huge backlog of cases awaiting trial in the New Jersey Superior Court: Family Part. This means that couples seeking a divorce, changes to their custody arrangements or new custody […]

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Changes to the New Jersey Courts during the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Changes to the New Jersey Courts during the Covid-19 Pandemic

October 5, 2020

As one could imagine, the Covid-19 pandemic that has swept the world has had adverse effects on the New Jersey court system. As institutions worldwide have been shut down and placed into a holding pattern of remote service, their effectiveness and capacity to serve those they exist to serve have waned substantially. The case is no different for New Jersey courts, which have experienced a startling backlog as government employees attempt to continue serving New Jersey in reaching justice. New […]

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Domestic Violence Attorneys Educating on Blended Family Relationships and the Domestic Violence Act in NJ
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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
Posted in: Alimony Child Support Co-Parenting Division of Assets Divorce Equitable Distribution Family Law Finances Mediation

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 and Separation:  Who Gets How Much?
Posted in: Child Custody Child Support Co-Parenting Division of Assets Divorce Family Law

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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