What To Do If Your Ex-Spouse Doesn’t Pay Child Support
New Jersey is very strict about enforcement of child support. However, if a payer spouse is delinquent in support payments, the other parent cannot withhold the children. The children have the right to a relationship with both parents and it is very important that support issues remain separate from visitation. The Salvo Law Firm, P.C. […]
How Long Do Contested Divorces Take?
One question I’m asked at the initial consultation for most of my clients is, “How long does it take to get divorced?” In New Jersey, a contested divorce takes about a year. However, the process consists of many mechanisms that the parties can take advantage of to help settle the case. If you cooperate and […]
Do Collaborative Divorces Take A Long Time?
The beauty of a collaborative divorce is that it can be often completed within six months as compared to a litigated divorce. A litigated divorce can take a year or more because you are following the court calendar and the mandated deadlines set by the court. In a collaborative divorce, you work with your team […]
Determining Alimony in New Jersey
Unlike child support, there are no guidelines for alimony. Rather, it is based on statutory factors. When determining an alimony payment, courts will examine factors, including the ages of the parties, the educational background of the parties, the health of the parties, and the duration of the marriage. In addition, alimony is paid in several […]
Comparing Collaborative Divorce and Mediation
A collaborative divorce is different from mediation in that in a collaborative divorce you are working with a team of professionals in order to come up with a solution. Each party is represented by counsel. In mediation, more likely than not, the parties work alone with the mediator. The lawyers are either available for counsel […]
Choosing a New Jersey Divorce Lawyer
When choosing a lawyer for your divorce, it is important to look at their credentials and experience. In addition to their experience and credentials, it is very important to feel comfortable. This is the person you will be disclosing your personal information to and they will be your advocate. You should come and have an […]
Determining Child Custody and Parenting Time in Court
When custody and parenting time is at issue in a contested divorce, the first step is to attend court-ordered mediation at the court house. The parties attend without their lawyers. If mediation is successful, the court appointed mediator will draft a consent order resolving all issues. In the event they are unsuccessful, the parties return […]
Determining Child Custody and Parenting Time in a Collaborative Divorce
In a collaborative divorce in New Jersey, when custody and parenting time is at issue, the process is very different than the litigated divorce process that you go through in the court. In collaborative divorce the parties attend a session with a mental health professional that works with divorcing couples in order to put together […]
Legal Separation In New Jersey
In New Jersey, they do not recognize what is known as legal separation. Many states do but New Jersey does not. However, many people are able to enter into property settlement agreements or marital settlement agreements that resolve all the issues of their marriage and they live under the terms of these agreements. However, when […]
Prenuptial Agreements: When Do Attorneys Recommend Them?
A prenuptial agreement can be a good idea. However, they are not always enforceable unless carried out properly. When entering into a prenuptial agreement it is important that both parties are represented by independent counsel and that there is full and fair disclosure of all income, assets, and liabilities. If you face any divorce and […]