New Jersey Family Law Blog

How can I enforce a child support order when my child’s other parent moves out of New Jersey?

Child Support Enforcement for Nonresidents The court entered a child support order directing that your former spouse pay a weekly amount.  At the time, your child’s other parent also lived…
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How soon after a divorce may my new significant other spend the night?

Can Your Paramour Stay the Night? Paramour.  The term paramour dates back to biblical times and has a seemingly negative connotation.  In the context of divorce cases, it refers to…
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How is the length of an alimony award determined?

How Length of Marriage Factors into Alimony Awards It is a commonly held misconception that marriages lasting more than ten years constitute automatic permanent alimony awards.  Although ten years is…
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When Does Child Support End?

When Children Become Emancipated At first glance, it might appear easy to discern when children become emancipated.  After all, at eighteen, young people are granted the right to vote and…
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Do I Need An Attorney For My Uncontested Divorce?

Uncontested Divorces and Legal Representation It may seem easy enough.  After all, there are billboard advertisements proclaiming the simplicity in obtaining a divorce.  There are also websites that claim you…
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