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

The judge needs to know how much money the non-custodial parent earns on a monthly basis. The gross income is taken into consideration, along with child support payments that are made for other children.                                                               When two parents in the state of New Jersey decide to separate, one parent will likely end up paying child support to the other one to help cover the cost of raising the child. There are certain things that are taken into consideration before a court order for a specific amount of child support is determined. Each situation is different no two parents are the same. If you are unsure of how to approach child support negotiations, a New Jersey Child Support Attorney can help answer your questions. The Number of Children Before a specific amount is determined,...

Going through a divorce is never easy. Even if you find yourself in a good relationship with your former spouse, it can still be challenging to accept that you have to share custody of your children or even pay your former spouse alimony. Not every former spouse in a New Jersey divorce will wind up being awarded spousal support. It all depends on various factors that the court will examine such as length of the marriage, spouses’ income levels, and other factors. If  you are awarded spousal support , the following are some smart uses for those payments.                                                                       Find a Place to Live Unless you have been told you can remain in the marital home, you will need to find a new place to live. You might be wondering how you can afford a new residence,...

The scenario is common: Your spouse or partner has an attorney in the divorce or family law matter and you do not. Your soon to be ex-spouse or ex-partner makes a simple proposition: His or her attorney will draw up some papers to resolve the divorce or family law issue quickly. There is usually an enticement that “you will not have to take time off of work or go to court if we sign” and presumably finalize the divorce or family law issue.                                                                   The non-lawyered spouse or partner in these circumstances often opts not to get a lawyer. The reason behind the decision involves considerations of time and money. Some individuals are so averse to conflict, that they will sign any document, without reading it at times, simply to avoid a confrontation. The appeal of say...

Ending your marriage is already a difficult, emotionally charged process, but it can be even more complicated in the case of a high net worth divorce. When you and your spouse have accumulated considerable assets in both real estate and personal property, it can be challenging to work out a fair asset division as required by Hackensack, New Jersey divorce laws. Plus, there are complex legal rules regarding spousal support, otherwise known as alimony.                                                                         Unless you have a knowledgeable, skilled attorney on your side, you put your legal rights at risk. Our lawyers at Giro Attorneys at Law, LLC are the experienced, committed counsel you need to aggressively protect your interests in a Hackensack, New Jersey high net worth divorce. We have ...