When you’ve made the difficult decision to pursue a divorce, understanding the stages of the process can help you navigate it with clarity and confidence. In this blog series, we will guide you through the various stages of the divorce process, providing valuable insights to empower you during this challenging time. Let’s begin with Step…
Going through a divorce is never easy, and one of the most challenging aspects can be determining the appropriate type of alimony for your situation. In New Jersey, there are several different types of alimony that can be awarded, each with its own set of criteria and considerations. This comprehensive guide will help you understand…
Child support is a crucial aspect of family law that aims to provide financial assistance to children whose parents have separated or divorced. However, what happens when one parent loses their job and is unable to pay their child support obligations? In this blog post, we will discuss what is required of parents who are…
When people are considering getting a divorce in New Jersey, they sometimes wonder whether they should file first or wait to see if their spouses file divorce paperwork. While there shouldn’t be an advantage to filing first, there are a few benefits to being the first person to file divorce paperwork. However, if you are…
If you are planning to divorce your spouse and live in New Jersey, you will need to file a divorce complaint to initiate the process. This legal document includes information about you, your family, and your marital assets. It also includes a key section about the grounds you are claiming for your divorce, which are…
If you are considering getting a divorce in New Jersey, you might have a general idea of what you might expect. You might know several people who have gone through divorce cases and have seen depictions of divorce in movies and on television. Even though divorce might be something you have witnessed, having second-hand knowledge…
Many New Jersey divorce cases involve alimony issues in which the requesting parties think they are entitled to receive it while the others hotly contest their estranged spouses’ requests. Alimony is a type of support that may be ordered by the court in a divorce case. Divorcing spouses might also come to an agreement through…
We are delighted to share the exciting news that four attorneys from our firm have been recognized on the prestigious New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2023 list. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Vikki Ziegler and Jason LeBoeuf for their well-deserved selection as Super Lawyers! We also congratulate Savvy Darragh and Jonathan…
A divorce can be financially devastating without preparation. If you are considering ending your marriage, there are steps to take before, before, and after your divorce that could help you protect your financial interests. Here is some information from a divorce lawyer in New Jersey at the Ziegler Law Group about how to protect your…
By: Bobby Epstein On the heels of the Supreme Court’s recent landmark palimony decision in Moynihan, now the Appellate Division has determined in the new published (precedential) decision of Primmer v. Harrison that the Moynihan ruling applies retroactively. Well, what does any of that even mean? As we previously blogged, New Jersey law requires that…
When a married couple with children decides to divorce in New Jersey, they will need to resolve issues related to child custody, visitation, and support in addition to deciding how to divide their assets and debts. Similarly, unmarried parents might also need to seek child custody orders to establish their parental rights, determine with whom…
Cases involving disputes over child custody, visitation, and child support can be among the most contentious types of family law matters that might be filed in New Jersey courts. Many parents have misconceptions about how child support, visitation, and child custody are interlinked. Parents need to understand that child support, visitation, and custody are separate…
In New Jersey, either of a child’s parents might be ordered to pay child support. This is money that the paid by the non-custodial parent to the other parent to help them with the costs involved in raising a child. Typically, a child support order will continue until the child turns age 19 or graduates…
Same-sex marriage was legalized in New Jersey in 2013 through a court decision, and this right was subsequently cemented in all 50 states two years later by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644 (2015). While same-sex marriage is still fairly new, some couples who chose to marry after…
When you and your spouse no longer get along in your marriage, it can still be difficult to decide how and when to end your relationship. There are certain situations when a separation might make more sense than a divorce, and there are other times when getting divorced might be a better option. Choosing to…
If you want to end your marriage, you are likely dreading the process involved with going through a divorce. Many people think that getting divorced will involve protracted, bitter court battles. However, many cases can be resolved outside of court. It’s possible to obtain an uncontested divorce in New Jersey to dissolve your marriage if…
