The February 2017 Termination of Child Support Law in New Jersey New Jersey’s newest child support law, S-1046/A-2721, went into effect on February 1, 2017. This law was signed by Governor Chris Christie in January 2016 and allows for early termination of some New Jersey child support agreements. It is important for everyone paying child support, or receiving support for…
A Guide to Alimony in NJ Questions or concerns about alimony? Call NJ divorce lawyer Katherine K. Wagner at for a consultation. What Is Alimony? In its simplest form, alimony is money paid by one spouse to another after a divorce. It’s also commonly known as spousal support. There are two main reasons people have to pay alimony: Maintaining A…
When it comes to divorce, there are a lot of things to think about. In New Jersey, after any child custody and support, one of the important issues is equitable distribution. This means that the courts will fairly, but not necessarily equally, divide property between divorcing spouses. Marital property generally includes that which is acquired by either spouse, both jointly…
Living with someone special? Not ready to take wedding vows? You need a cohabitation agreement between you and your significant other. A cohabitation agreement is a contract between people living together in the same household who are in a romantic relationship but not married. Details such as property rights, financial support, dealing with debt, healthcare, caring for children, pets, and…
When a child lives with both parents, the topic of extracurricular activities rarely causes more than a slight blip on the radar. As long as the parents support the activities, can pay for them and can transport the child, everyone is fine. However, in a divorce situation, a young person’s extracurriculars can become fodder for anger, resentment and confusion. That…
1. Is Life Insurance a Marital Asset? The short answer is, maybe. It depends upon whether your life insurance policy is a “Whole Life” policy or a “Term Life” policy. “Whole Life” policies have cash value and are considered part of your net worth. During the divorce proceedings, a whole life policy must be listed among the marital assets to…
Although it can be stressful for anyone to have to go to court for a child support dispute, knowing what to expect at the hearing will help you feel more relaxed and confident as you will be mentally and emotionally prepared for what happens. Also, knowing in advance what you need to do and file to support your position on…
The short answer is yes. However, if you decide to make changes to the child custody arrangement without an attorney and without going to court, there will be no legal document binding the parties to those changes. This can create more problems than it solves. How to Change Your Custody Agreement First, let’s talk about how the child custody arrangement…
Are your stepchildren causing problems in your marriage? Would you be surprised to learn that in New Jersey, friction caused by step children and ex-spouses is frequently the cause of divorce? If you are contemplating divorce because of stepchildren, contact us today to schedule a consultation so we can discuss your options. Divorcing Because of Stepchildren in New Jersey We…
As an experienced Somerset County, NJ alimony law attorney I have had to keep up with recent changes in New Jersey alimony statutes. If you are contemplating getting divorced, are in the process of getting divorced, or are the recipient or the payor of alimony in NJ, you need to read on – there was a major change to the…
