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When seeking a divorce and residing in Red Bank, there are more cost-effective options than litigating the dispute in front of a Judge. The easiest way to avoid some of the high court fees and a long ligation is hiring a Red Bank divorce mediator to settle disputes before filing for divorce. A mediator is an impartial third party.

Child custody arrangements are complex because they focus on the most vulnerable, important part of the divorce process – the children of the divorcing couple. For a family, a divorce changes everything about their daily lives and routines. Living arrangements, household members, money allocation...

Hire a Toms River, NJ Divorce Attorney who will Protect Your Assets Divorcing clients should be made aware of the fact that attorneys are not trained in accounting and financial planning.  A good attorney knows his or her limitations and has no issues working with a qualified divorce planner t...

Collaborative divorce is a legal process which enables divorcing couples to obtain a divorce in a manner which avoids the uncertain outcome of court and further allows the parties and their children to go through the process without the underlying threat of a contested divorce proceeding.  The co...

When a Judge evaluates a child custody request, the first and foremost concern is what is best for the child.  This means that regardless of what is most fair to the parents, the child's physical and emotional well-being must always come first.  As a general rule, New Jersey courts presume that i...

Alimony is a form of financial support that is awarded to a spouse as part of the divorce decree.  The intention of alimony is to help the less financially viable spouse maintain the lifestyle that he or she had during the marriage.  The amount and duration of payments depends on the former spous...

A four-way conference is a meeting between the parties and their attorneys, which typically take place in one of the attorneys offices, in an effort to limit the issues of the divorce.  Divorce can be an emotionally charged process, and parties may perceive that there is more disagreement than ac...

Unfortunately, one of the most overlooked aspects of a divorce is the financial impact that a divorce settlement agreement will have on the litigants' future subsequent to the finalization of the divorce process.  Without question, the divorce process is a very emotional and trying experience.  B...

In New Jersey, a paying spouse has the right to request a modification or termination of alimony payments if he or she has experienced a significant loss of income through no fault of their own.  For instance, if a paying spouse has been laid off due to an economic recession, or is forced to stop...

How do I know what mediator to hire in order to assist me with my new jersey divorce? The first trait that makes for an effective mediator is having the appropriate credentials.  As divorces are finalized with the courts and often times based on the law, in order to be a truly effective divorce m...

Divorce is difficult a difficult enough process.  When a special needs child is involved, the process is even more complex and difficult.  Unfortunately, one in every 26 American families report raising children with disabilities.  Some of the issues that need to be discussed and adequately plann...

While most couples wish to avoid the stress and cost associated with divorce litigation, out-of-court alternatives such as collaborative divorce may not be an option depending on their circumstances.  However, the family courts do encourage couples to resolve their divorce through less contentiou...

New Jersey's Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets In New Jersey, how marital property is divided when a marriage comes to an end through a divorce is governed by the equitable distribution of marital assets.  Equitable distribution of property in New Jersey includes both personal property ...

Using a Mediator in Your Divorce In Ocean County Under the New Jersey Rule of Professional Conduct (RPC 1.7), a lawyer cannot represent “adverse parties” in the same proceeding.  In divorce cases, the spouses are adverse parties, so they cannot share a single attorney.  With divorce mediation, t...

Most custody agreements in New Jersey designate one parent as the “custodial” parent, which means that the child will live with that parent majority of the time.  Except in extreme circumstances, the non-custodial parent still has legal custody, which pertains to the right to make important decis...

Mediation is a cost-effective alternative to traditional divorce litigation.   Unlike a traditional divorce in which each party meets with his or her own attorney, in mediation, the parties to the divorce meet with a neutral third party, who helps them to reach an agreement on such issues as spou...

A child has a significant role in determining his or her custody arrangement after his or her parents divorce. All custody arrangements are designed with the child's health, safety, and well-being in mind. The child's age is the main factor used to determine how directly he or she may decide whi...

In order for your attorney to advocate successfully, he or she needs all the facts relevant to your case.  When a marriage ends, there are many things at stake –the parties' assets, the custody of their children, child support, and alimony.  Your lawyer needs an accurate picture of how things wer...

The divorce process can be costly, even when spouses maintain amicable relations and choose to file a no-fault divorce.  In addition to court and attorney's fees, you may need to hire experts such as a forensic accountant to valuate a business or retirement accounts.  These concerns are especiall...

In New Jersey, the courts do not need to find fault with either spouse in order to grant a divorce.  A spouse can simply file a no-fault divorce, in which he or she attests that the marriage can no longer continue due to irreconcilable differences.  These divorces can be uncontested or negotiated...