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 ...

“My parents are kind of stupid and don’t believe in vaccines. Now that I’m 18, where do I get vaccinated?                                                                        That was the question posed by Ethan Lindenberger, a teen from Ohio, in a November 2018 post on Reddit, a popular discussion website. Reddit members responded in full force, providing the teen with advice and information. The exchange led to national media attention and an invitation, four months later, for Lindenberger to appear before Congress. During his testimony in early March before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pension, Lindenberger voiced his opposition to anti-vaccine disinformation campaigns and asked the federal government to do better countering such campaigns. He told members of Congre...

We have been examining two proposals to expand Medicare and Medicaid by introducing universal health care coverage or allowing individuals to buy a private plan using Medicare and Medicaid efficiencies. The idea behind these proposals is to pass on the cost-savings of managed Medicare and Medicaid plans to all Americans. There are other proposals that have not received the same level of attention, however, which are other ways to address the overall problem of rising health care costs for care, treatment, and prescriptions.                                                                            Eliminate Employment-Sponsored Healthcare Plans The Medicare for All plan envisions eliminating employment-sponsored healthcare plans and replacing it with a universal health insurance program....

In New Jersey, a guardian is a person or agency appointed by the court to act on behalf of an individual. Establishing a guardianship is a legal process. Guardianships are sought to care for minor children upon the early death of their parents, and for people over 18 with developmental, mental, or physical disabilities. Some guardianships may even be created toward the end of a person’s life, particularly if that person suffers from cognitive difficulties, such as Alzheimer’s, and it was part of the older person’s elder care plan prior to the period of incapacitation. Whether the prompt to designate a guardian begins when a child is born, an individual is diagnosed with a chronic illness, the parent is diagnosed with a chronic illness, or as part of the establishment of an estate plan, the process for obtaining a guardianship in New Jersey is the same. Choosing a Guardian When considering appointing a guardian for your minor children or an incapacitated adult, th...