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Fathers’ rights groups push for shared child custody laws
New Jersey Family Court judges use statutory factors to determine what type of custody arrangements will be in the best interests of the child(ren). In general, both parents are encouraged to maintain an active custodial role. This frequently results in shared custody, but shared custody does not always mean a 50/50 split of parenting time. Fathers’ rights groups…
Read MoreUntangling marital debt during divorce
New Jersey couples who divorce are tasked not only with dividing their marital property and assets, but also with untangling their shared debts. Married couples often have a complex web of intertwined debts, and it can be difficult to ensure that debt division is handled fairly and appropriately during the divorce process. For example, is…
Read MoreNew Jersey law addresses pregnancy discrimination
Early in 2014, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill into law to ban pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. The law requires employers in the state to provide their pregnant employees with accommodations upon request, as long as the accommodations do not impose undue hardships on business operations. It might seem commonsensical that a…
Read MoreHow do I assure compliance with a divorce settlement or court order?
Resolving child support and spousal support by court order or final settlement can be challenging enough in New Jersey. Divorcing spouses often disagree on their financial rights and responsibilities when it comes to these issues. However, for many divorcing couples, the true challenge begins only after a final judgment is in place. This is because…
Read MoreSalon Workers aim to Protect their Clients from Domestic Violence
Victims of domestic violence often do not know where to turn to protect themselves and their children. New Jersey law provides protections to the victims of domestic abuse, but individuals are often unaware of how to access help. Others might know about the services that are available, but they may be scared to utilize them,…
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