Elder Law, Family Law, and Estate Planning in Hackensack, New Jersey

  When spouses first discover that they will be required to make child support payments, they may worry about what exactly these payments will cover. How many expenses will they need to pay for their child? What is covered, and what is not? Where is the line drawn, and when can you avoid paying for things that are clearly unnecessary and outside the scope of normal “care?” All of these questions and many others can be answered by a qualified,  experienced child support attorney in New Jersey . Choose a lawyer who is specifically experienced with matters relating to child support, and you will stand a much better chance of reaching a positive legal outcome. Truth be told,  many  things can potentially be covered by child support payments. In fact, it is easier to list what is  not  covered by these payments in New Jersey: Fancy Meals at Restaurants Every Day Food costs are considered an important part of a non-custodial parent’s child support obligations. Th...

  When parents divorce, children often suffer. That being said, there is no reason why separations cannot be handled in a professional, considerate manner. It is always important to put the child’s best interests first when handling a divorce, and judges in New Jersey are wholeheartedly committed to doing just that. Unfortunately, some spouses may take it upon themselves to manipulate and influence their own children, turning them against their parents and creating a rift in the family. In the legal world, this is known as “parental alienation,” and it is a serious issue. If you believe that your former spouse is engaging in this behavior, you should seek help from a  qualified family law attorney  as soon as possible. A legal expert can help you hold your former spouse accountable for their behavior. If you let this go unchecked, it could have a serious impact on the strength of your relationship with your child. Fortunately, you have the option to take legal action. Wha...

Having the father of your child in jail can obviously be a huge source of stress. It can affect your relationship with your child and many other aspects of your life. You may even feel judgment from your family, friends, or coworkers. Nonetheless, it is something you have to deal with in the best way you can. You may feel that the best option is to completely block contact between your child and their father, at least while he is in jail. The State of New Jersey’s  constitution  protects a  parent’s right  to maintain a relationship with their children when they are incarcerated. However, the Family Court can void this right if they examine the case and decide that blocking all contact is best for the children. To reach a decision on this matter, the Family Court will consider a few key factors: The type of crime committed:  If the court feels as if the type of conviction speaks volumes about the parent’s character in a negative way, then they may choose to revo...