As New Jersey residents may know, there are many things to consider when contemplating divorce. One of those considerations is who may take the income tax exemption for the children when filing returns. A newly divorce parent may legally be allowed to claim a...
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Requesting a name change during divorce
When many New Jersey residents decide to get married, one spouse may wish to change their last name to match the last name of their spouse. However, if the couple decides to get a divorce down the road, the spouse that changed their name may wish to have their maiden...
BELICHICK DEFLATED
Against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding "Deflate-Gate", a not so well known story involving partner, Edward O'Donnell, and the head coach of the New England Patriots bears repeating.In 2007, the Morris County Courthouse was the playing field when Vinnie...
Implementing an effective parenting plan after divorce
New Jersey divorced or separated parents may find some information regarding parenting useful. Whenever a divorce is filed, the result can directly affect a relationship with a child. Visitation times are crucial to the child's well-being but may be difficult to...
How do New Jersey courts decide on the custody of a child?
Child custody laws generally instruct the courts on visitation rules, whether parents can seek joint custody and how to order custody. The courts must consider several factors to determine the custody of a child. However, parents may also create parenting plans for...
Domestic partnership dissolution in New Jersey
When a couple dissolves their domestic partnership, their status will become as it was prior to entering into the partnership in the first place. Domestic partners must still go through the same types of issues that a divorcing couple does, including property...