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Over the past few decades, child custody laws in New Jersey have become increasingly gender neutral. Whereas years ago the mother was the most common parent to receive primary custody, the court will now decide child custody issues based on what is in the best...
The holiday season is around the corner. If you are in the process of going through a divorce, this could create a complicated situation with your spouse regarding how to split holiday time spent with your children. The earlier you work out these issues, the...
While the term “divorce” might automatically conjure up images of fighting spouses and courtrooms, not all divorces require litigation. In fact, if you and your spouse agree on most of all of the legal matters related to your divorce, you may be a great candidate...
One of the most difficult and potentially complex aspects of any divorce case is determination of child custody. While the court always seeks to act in the best interests of children, these cases are inherently emotional, nuanced, and complicated. When a court awards shared physical custody,...
Calculating income tax is difficult enough even under the best of circumstances. But throw in the additional complexities from divorce, and determining who owes what can be a nightmare. Jeffrey M. Bloom is West New York divorce lawyer with the skills necessary to ensure you...
While all divorce is challenging, determining alimony in high asset cases can be particularly complex. Issues of fairness and equitability that at first glance might appear cut and dry are usually anything but. If you’re facing divorce and your situation involves significant assets, you need...
Child custody and parenting time, spousal and child support, and the division of assets are important issues in a divorce that many couples do not believe should be left up to a judge to decide. Divorce mediation allows couples to reach agreement on these and...
Residents of New Jersey who are ending their marriage might wonder about the difference between a contested and an uncontested divorce. If both parties agree on all legal aspects, the divorce is considered uncontested. When they do not agree, the divorce is contested and will...
Each year, many children experience the pressure and tension of divorce. Every child’s reaction is different and often hinges on their age, temperament and the specific conditions of the divorce. In most cases, if both parents stay involved in their life, kids are able to...
The explosion of social media in recent years has had a significant impact on many divorce cases. Many personal details that were once private are now broadcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and many other social media forums for all to see. In good times this...
Pets are an important part of the family. We grow very attached to them, and it becomes difficult to imagine life without them. This often creates a problem during a divorce. How do you decide who gets the pets? The state of New Jersey doesn't have...
It is common for the non-custodial parent to pay child support to the custodial parent after a divorce. In most instances, child support payments will end when your child reaches the age of 18 or graduates from high school. However, if your child plans to...
Alimony is an important tool used to ensure that both spouses can maintain their quality of life after a divorce. But it's important to understand that alimony payments terminate when the person making the payments dies. If you have been counting on spousal support as...
Spending holidays with your children is a special event that produces a lifetime of great memories. However, this can become much more complicated after a divorce. If you and your ex-spouse have an amicable relationship, you may want to consider spending the holiday together so...
In New Jersey, legal separation for married couples is not a recognized alternative to divorce. Instead, New jersey offers its residents the option to divorce from bed and board, sometimes referred to as a limited divorce. In essence, a divorce from bed and board is...
