The concept of “changed circumstances’ is one that occurs throughout NJ family law, particularly in relation to modification of financial obligations such as child support or alimony. ? However, this concept is also applied to parenting time and transportation arrangements when one parent relocates within the state. As the appellate division noted in the published […]
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Domestic Violence in the U.S.: Facts and Myths
Click here for a full version of the Info Graphic (presented by domestic violence attorney Yulia Vangorodska, esq)
READ MOREPremarital Agreements: Validity Is Not Enough
A premarital agreement is a contract between two persons who intend to marry that determines their financial rights at the end of the marriage by death or divorce. It seems to be a fairly widespread belief that it is easy to challenge the validity of a premarital agreement in court. In one sense it is […]
READ MOREHow is Spousal Support Maintenance Determined in New York?
While there is no specific formula the New York court uses to calculate and grant spousal maintenance, the court’s intent is so make sure that the receiving party can eventually become economically self-sufficient. Therefore, it is unusual for the court to grant spousal maintenance for a long or indefinite period of time. The most important […]
READ MOREHow Your New York Divorce Might Affect Your Child’s College Education
According to the U.S. Department of Education, 74% of children raised in an intact family will attend college as compared to 54% children from divorced families. You might also find it surprising that only 6% of non-custodial parents help their children with a college education. The primary reason for the lack of divorced parents, and […]
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