Enforcing Your Separation Agreement During the COVID-19 Crisis There are 21 counties in New Jersey, and all of their courthouses have hearing restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This could make it more difficult to enforce your separation … [Read more...]
Are Courts Likely to Lower Support Amounts During the Pandemic?
How Will COVID-19 Affect Court-Ordered Support Payments? With many businesses shutting down due to COVID-19, unemployment numbers in the U.S. increased by over 14 million between February and May. If you are one of the many people struggling … [Read more...]
Managing Work and Kids’ Remote Learning in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tips to Manage Kids' Remote Learning and Your Job The COVID-19 pandemic caused 48 states to shut down schools during the late winter and early spring of the 2019-20 school year. At the same time, many employers sent their employees home to work on a … [Read more...]
How to Report Alimony on Federal and NJ State Taxes
How the New Alimony Tax Laws Affect New Jersey Residents If you're one of the 243,000 people who receive or give alimony each year, knowing how to report these payments during tax season is very important. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 greatly … [Read more...]
How COVID-19 May Change Your Divorce Arrangements
Could the Coronavirus Affect Divorce Plans? According to the United Nations, there has been a "horrifying surge" in domestic violence as calls to help lines have doubled during the coronavirus pandemic. The stress of being trapped at home all day … [Read more...]
Common Reasons for Divorce During Lockdown
Why More Couples Are Seeking Divorces During the Pandemic An unfortunate consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the increase in the number of married couples who have decided to separate. Some New Jersey lawyers have reported a 10% increase in … [Read more...]
The Impacts of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence
How the COVID-19 Crisis Has Affected Rates of Domestic Violence Statistics have shown that domestic abuse calls and arrests in New Jersey dropped during the COVID-19 lockdown. However, this does not tell the whole story as the rate of abuse may not … [Read more...]
COVID-19 and Child Custody
Child Custody Agreements During COVID-19On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a worldwide pandemic with the outbreak of COVID-19. Over a few months, the virus has spread throughout the United States, and it has affected many … [Read more...]
Practical Ways to Co-Parent During COVID-19
COVID-19 and Practical Parenting Solutions Since March 2020, we have had an unprecedented departure from our regular routines due to a pandemic that has affected nearly all corners of the world. Many businesses have closed, and schools have … [Read more...]
How Equitable Division Works in New Jersey Divorce Cases
Understanding Equitable Distribution in New Jersey DivorcesWhile many people in New Jersey decide to end their marriages, the state has one of the lowest divorce rates in the U.S. According to Statista. In fact, only 2.7 divorces occur per every … [Read more...]