Family Law
One of the goals of our website is it to be a source of information to the public about New Jersey divorce and family law that will help readers have a better understanding of the legal process they often find themselves thrusted into. We believe that a litigant who has some understanding of the law will have less anxiety and a more realistic expectation of the outcome of their issue. We now have over three hundred articles on our website/blog. These articles should not be construed as legal advice and are for informational purposes only. Most of the articles are on divorce, division of assets, child custody, child support, alimony, and domestic violence.
New Jersey DivorceIn New Jersey, you can file a divorce based on fault of your spouse, or you can file a no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences. It is important to note, that fault in most New Jersey divorces has no effect on the major issues such as child custody, division of assets, child support, or alimony. We have an article on this issue and many articles on other divorce topics. Some of the articles examine the causes of action for divorce and the requirements for filing a divorce in New Jersey. You will find articles that discuss the difference between divorce and annulment. There are articles on the fact that there is no legal separation in New Jersey, but there is a bed and board divorce. Several articles go into the different stages of the divorce process. Said articles discuss the case management conference, discovery process, early settlement panel, mediation, and trial. You will also find articles on filing pre-trial motions, such as a motion for Pendente Lite (temporary) support. We have also written articles on how to choose the right divorce attorney and the cost of divorce in New Jersey. Our articles also discuss the issue of divorce and health insurance, among other issues not mentioned in this paragraph.
Division of AssetsNew Jersey is not a community property state or a title state. It is an equitable distribution state. What does that mean in English? It means that property is divided equitably. In New Jersey what is equitable is not necessarily 50/50. In fact, one of the articles discusses the fact that the New Jersey Equitable Distribution Statute specifies several factors that control equitable distribution, but does state anything about a 50/50 distribution. However, despite that fact, most divorces end up dividing property 50/50. There are articles that discuss what property is exempt from equitable distribution and what property is subject to equitable distribution. Our articles address what happens to the marital home in a divorce and how retirement assets are divided.
Child CustodyWhen a court in New Jersey decides issues concerning child custody, it determines what is in the best interest of the children. Some of our articles discuss the child custody statute and the factors the court uses in deciding what is the interest of the child. Our articles also discuss, in part, the difference between legal custody/physical custody and sole legal custody vs. joint legal custody.
Child SupportMost child support cases are decided by the child support guidelines. Our articles discuss how the child support guidelines work, what expenses are covered in child support and when child support guidelines are not used. The child support articles also discuss emancipation of the child, which ends the child support obligation, the effect of Social Security benefits on child support, modification of child support, and child support enforcement.
AlimonyUnlike child support, there are no official guidelines or formulas that determine alimony. Alimony is officially determined by considering the fourteen factors of the alimony statute. Our articles on alimony discuss the application of said statute in deciding the amount and term of alimony. Said articles also talk about when alimony is modified or terminated.
Domestic ViolenceTo obtain a restraining order, you need to have experienced an act of domestic violence that put you in fear of your wellbeing. Our articles discuss what acts constitute domestic violence and the jurisdictional requirements for the application of the domestic violence statute. Several of our articles examine the act of harassment as the basis of obtaining a restraining order.
There are several articles on many other topics not mentioned above regarding divorce and family law. We hope that these articles assist you in better understanding the issues you face. If you need legal representation, call the Law Offices of Peter Van Aulen at (201) 845-7400 for a free in office consultation.
- Divorce
- 6 Tips to Help You Enjoy the Holidays if You're Recently Divorced
- Aftermath of Divorce
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Bed and Board Divorce
- Case Information Statements
- Causes of Action for Divorce
- Causes of Divorce
- Common Issues in Divorce
- Common Mistakes in Divorce
- Cost of Divorce
- Discovery in Divorce
- Divorce and Bankruptcy
- Divorce and Bankruptcy of Ex-Spouse
- Divorce and Death
- Divorce and Female Midlife Crisis
- Divorce and Immigration
- Divorce and Male Midlife Crisis
- Divorce and Taxes
- Divorce Basics
- Divorce Documents
- Divorce for Men
- Divorce for Women
- Divorce Laws
- Divorce Process
- Divorce Records
- Divorce With a Missing Spouse
- Divorce With a Shared Residence
- Divorce With Children
- Early Settlement Panels
- Emergency Motions
- Filing for Divorce
- Foreign Divorces
- Health Insurance and Divorce
- Late-Life Divorce
- Legal Separation
- Legal Separation vs. Divorce
- Length of Divorce
- Marital Torts
- Military Divorce
- Motions for Temporary Relief
- Moving Out in Divorce
- Name Changes
- No-Fault Divorce
- Preparing for Divorce
- Post-Divorce Issues
- Residency Requirement
- Settlement vs. Trial in Divorce
- Steps in Divorce
- Tips for Divorce
- Caring for Yourself in Divorce
- Coping With Divorce
- Dating During Divorce
- Dating While Separated
- Dealing With Divorce
- Demystifying Divorce
- Divorcing a Narcissist
- Finding the Successes from a Failed Marriage
- Healing from a Divorce
- Infidelity and Divorce
- Letting go With Grace
- Social Media and Divorce
- Surviving a Divorce
- Tips for Divorcing a Narcissist
- Uncontested Divorce
- What to Know Before a Divorce
- When to Get a Divorce
- Working With a Divorce Attorney
- Division of Assets
- Common Issues in Property Division
- Community Property vs. Equitable Distribution
- Divorce and Pets
- Divorce and the Marital Home
- Equitable Distribution
- Gifts and Engagement Rings
- Hidden Assets
- High Net Worth Divorce
- Inheritances in Divorce
- Life Insurance in Divorce
- Marital Debt
- Pensions in Divorce
- Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Awards
- Premarital Property in Divorce
- QDROs and DROs
- Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
- Retirement Benefits in Divorce
- Separate Property
- Social Security Benefits and Divorce
- Stock Options and Callahan Trusts
- Child Custody & Visitation
- Bird's Nest Custody
- Child Custody and International Travel
- Child Custody and Narcissistic Parents
- Child Custody Factors
- Child Custody Laws
- Child Custody Laws
- Child Custody Modification
- Child Relocation
- Claiming a Child in a Separation or Divorce
- Creating a Custody Arrangement
- Criminal Interference With Child Custody
- Custody Evaluations
- Dealing With DCPP and DYFS
- Drafting a Custody Agreement
- Enforcement of Parenting Time Orders
- Father's Rights
- Grandparent Visitation & Custody
- Guardians ad Litem
- How Courts Consider the Child's Wishes in a Child Custody Decisions
- How to Craft a Workable Parenting Plan for Teenagers
- In-State Relocation
- International Child Abduction
- Jurisdiction Over Interference With Custody
- Key Terms in Child Custody
- Lockdown: Tips for Controlling Family Friction During the Coronavirus
- Mother's Rights
- Name Changes for Children
- Narcissistic Fathers
- Parent Coordinators
- Parent Education Program
- Parental Alienation
- Parenting Plans
- Parenting Time
- Preferences of the Child
- Psychological Parents
- Religion and Child Custody
- Right of First Refusal Custody
- Sole Custody
- Stepparents and Child Custody
- Supervised Visitation
- Surrogacy Law
- Termination of Custody Jurisdiction
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Annulment
- Contempt of Court
- Mediation
- Family Law Appeals
- Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders
- Bail Reform and Domestic Violence
- Destruction of Shared Property
- Domestic Contretemps vs. Domestic Violence
- False Accusations of Domestic Violence
- Filming Victims of Domestic Violence
- GPS Devices and Domestic Violence
- Interference With Employment
- Jurisdiction for Domestic Violence Cases
- Restraining Orders
- Stalking and Domestic Violence
- Terroristic Threats and Domestic Violence
- The You Started Defense
- How Domestic Violence Allegations Can Affect Divorce
- Palimony
- Paternity
- Same Sex Marriage
- Child Support
- Calculating Child Support
- Child Support and Car Insurance
- Child Support and College Costs
- Child Support and Private School Tuition
- Child Support and Social Security Benefits
- Child Support Calculator
- Child Support Enforcement
- Child Support for College Students
- Child Support for Multiple Families
- Child's Auto Insurance Premium as Child Support Add-On
- College Costs After Divorce and Child Support
- Cost of Living Adjustments
- Failure to Pay Child Support
- Imputed Income
- Income and Child Support
- Modification of Child Support
- Modification of Child Support in NJ Due to Loss of Income During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Crisis
- Modification of Support due to Unemployment
- Out-of-State Child Support Orders
- Retroactive Child Support
- Third Parties and Child Support
- Emancipation
- Certified Matrimonial Attorneys
- Alimony
- Alimony and Cohabitation
- Alimony and Life Insurance
- Alimony and Marital Fault
- Alimony and Retirement
- Alimony and Taxes
- Alimony Enforcement
- Alimony Facts
- Alimony Reform
- Calculating Alimony
- Mills v. Mills and Alimony
- Modification Based on Increased Income
- Modification of Alimony in NJ Due to Loss of Income During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Crisis
- Savings Component of Alimony
- Marital Agreements
- Understanding Family Law
- Domestic Partnerships