Although alimony is not a pertinent issue in every divorce in New Jersey, it does come into play for some cases. When alimony is ordered, it might be structured in a few different ways. One type is open durational alimony, which does not have a set end date. Open durational alimony is similar to what…
If you are preparing to divorce your spouse or believe your spouse might be preparing to file for divorce from you, it’s important to seek legal advice from a qualified divorce lawyer in New Jersey at Ziegler Law Group, LLC. The divorce process is complicated, with the possibility of mistakes abundant. Here are 15 common…
When a child’s parents separate or divorce, the New Jersey family courts expect both parents to financially support their child. The state recognizes that the child’s primary residential parent will typically be responsible for taking care of the child’s day-to-day needs and built-in expenses and order the non-custodial parent to pay child support based on…
When a child’s parents decide to end their relationship, either they or the court will need to determine custody and child support. When the court decides on child support, it will use the state’s child support guidelines to calculate how much one parent will pay to the other. The divorce lawyers in New Jersey at…
After finding the home you want and making an offer, you’ll wait to see whether the seller accepts. If the seller accepts your offer, the next step will be to review, negotiate, and sign a real estate contract. This document is legally binding once it is signed by both you and the seller, making it…
In New Jersey, both of a child’s parents are supposed to make emotional and financial contributions toward raising their child. Each parent has an obligation to provide financial support for their child, including both the parent with primary residential custody and the non-custodial parent. The parent with whom the child most frequently lives will typically…
Many things can change in people’s lives and circumstances after a child support order is issued in New Jersey. The state recognizes that changes in circumstances might sometimes warrant a reduction or increase in monthly child support payments and provides a mechanism for either parent to seek an adjustment from the court in the monthly…
Once you’re nearing the end of your real estate transaction, you’re likely excited at the prospect of finally closing on your home and moving in. The buying process is lengthy and involved, but once the closing date draws close, thinking about your new life might fill you with anticipation. By this point, you’ve already had…
Whether you are looking for a home to purchase or are planning to sell your current residence, you likely know the real estate transaction process can be complex and difficult to understand. Much more is involved in buying a home than what you might expect when purchasing a new car, for example. This is because…
People who are planning to buy a home often find the process confusing. Much more is involved when purchasing a home than when completing other types of transactions. For example, the process of buying a new car typically only takes less than a day, but buying a home takes an average of 30 to 45…