Perez Family Law Legal Blog

Custody matters are among the most challenging issues to resolve when a child’s parents break up. When New Jersey parents finally agree to a parenting plan or a court orders a child custody arrangement, it may come after considerable tension and much compromise. Of...

A parent who receives child support payments may quickly come to depend on that money for necessary items for the child. Child support can cover food, shelter, clothing and other items basic to the well-being of the child. A parent who supplies the support payments,...

A wedding is a joyous event, and many preparations occur in the months and weeks before the big day. While much of the planning involves the wedding itself, some preparations may relate to life after the wedding, such as buying a home, opening joint bank accounts and...

Divorce is seldom easy, even for those who initiate the process. Not only do divorcing spouses in New Jersey often deal with the emotional fallout of a breakup, but many face financial struggles in the months and years afterward. One way to reduce the chances of...

When a spouse asks for a divorce, it can be shocking and upsetting. Even if the marriage is rocky, the decision to divorce can be the start of a complex process with an uncertain outcome. If the other partner wants to save the marriage, he or she may take desperate...

Divorcing parents have difficult issues to consider, but many of those issues hinge on the custody decision. Often New Jersey parents with demanding careers fear they will be left with a few hours of weekly visitation time instead of having a real chance at shared...

Few in New Jersey and across the country have remained unaffected by the recent unprecedented world events. With businesses closing and workers facing layoffs, the struggle to make ends meet is real. Those with children may be feeling the pinch especially hard, and...

Even those in New Jersey with significant assets may struggle after a divorce if they do not plan well. A marriage breakup can be emotionally and financially devastating, and those who make emotional decisions may have a more difficult time in the months and years...

Getting a divorce may seem straightforward. Spouses agree to dissolve the marriage, and they divide their possessions between them. However, it is seldom that easy, particularly in an equitable distribution state like New Jersey. To understand how property division...