Perez Family Law Legal Blog
Tough times may demand child support modification
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...
Finances at risk even in high-asset divorce
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...
Property division is not always equal
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...
Fault not necessary for New Jersey divorce
During summer months, divorce rates often spike. Perhaps this is because couples wish to have the unpleasantness over with before the school year starts, or it may be that disappointing summer events such as vacations are the convincing factor for those who have been...
Seeking sole child custody
For the good of the children, most courts begin child custody matters with the mindset that shared custody is best. Many studies show that children fare better in life when they have equal access to both parents. Because of this, the assumption that the mother should...
What does child support pay for?
When the court orders one parent to pay child support to the other parent, the supporting parent may feel some resentment at handing over what may be no small sum of money each month. Nevertheless, the laws in New Jersey and all states require parents to provide for...
Dividing educational funds in a divorce
Forward-thinking parents may have their children’s futures in mind from the time they are very young. Well before a child is ready to go off to college, some New Jersey parents may have set aside a significant amount of money for tuition and other expenses. However,...
Dealing with the house during a divorce
Marriage often means taking two separate lifestyles and making them into one. This may include combining bank accounts, opening joint lines of credit and purchasing a home together. Sadly, if the marriage ends in divorce, spouses who have commingled their assets may...
Does divorce automatically mean alimony?
Alimony is not a guaranteed result of divorce. In fact, spousal support is much less common than in past generations, mainly because more marriages include spouses who both work. However, there are certain factors a New Jersey court will consider when determining...
Understanding New Jersey’s child custody laws
Parents who split up have many difficult decisions to make. In the face of high emotions and sometimes negative feelings toward each other, the parents must think rationally and calmly about what is best for the children. It is also important for parents to understand...
