Family Law

• Divorce
  All legal processes, including uncontested divorces, require a significant amount of paperwork and forms. The volume and nature of the paperwork vary based on your personal circumstances but here's a look at the different forms required...
• Child Support
  If the divorcing couple cannot come up with an arrangement for the child, you can open a case with family court in New York and the Judge can order an arrangement that will work for the child. This will include custody, joint legal custody, child support and visitations. Keep in mind the Judge will make a decision based on what is reasonable for your family.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  All matters such as child custody, support, visitation etc. can be decided by you and included in your divorce papers. All decisions should be in the best interest of the children.
• Premarital Agreement
  A prenuptial agreement ("prenup" for short) is a written contract created by two people before they are married. A prenup typically lists all of the property each person owns (as well as any debts) and specifies what each person's property rights will be after the marriage. A prenuptial agreement can be an effective way for both parties to protect their families, their financial interests and assets, in the event of a divorce. You can speak to an attorney and find out when a prenuptial agreement should be considered and the benefits of having one.
• Spousal Support
  Support ordered to be paid for an ex-spouse, or while a divorce case is pending in court. It will be up to the courts to determine if alimony will be granted.
• Legal Separation
  Couples in New Jersey who wish to separate but are not prepared to divorce can file for a “divorce from bed and board†(also called “limited divorce “), or they can deal with their legal separation out of court. New Jersey state also has a court procedure called “legal separation†for civil union partners that is virtually identical to divorce from bed and board.
• Annulment
  If you live in New Jersey and are seeking an annulment you may be eligible to get this done, however this process can be time consuming and costly. An Annulment is a legal procedure which cancels a marriage between a man and a woman. Annulling a marriage is as though it is completely erased - legally, it declares that the marriage never technically existed and was never valid. We recommend speaking to an attorney if you are considering having a marriage annulled.

Criminal Law

• Restraining Order
  If you think that your spouse will change, well think again because they won’t! This abuse is not only unsafe for you but also for your children. Seek help now! And get the help that you deserve. The Divorce Center is here to guide you with the resources for domestic violence victims. You will have a brighter future and your life will be just as beautiful to enjoy every moment of it. Below you’ll find a variety of resources to help you – from restraining orders and crisis hotlines to local domestic violence shelters and legal services.

Finance Law

• Tax Law
  Financial Information (assets and debts) that can include personal properties, bank and other accounts, insurance items, tax issues or other.