Current Family Law Topics

By: Valerie Hemhauser, Esq. Do you have a Will?  If not, the state could decide what happens to your assets, and even your children, after you are gone. When it comes to planning for the future, many people put off creating a Will either because it feels too far off, too complicated, or just too…

Modifying custody and parenting time (also called “visitation”) is possible upon a showing significant change in circumstances. The courts base decisions on what is in the child’s best interest standard. Here is a rundown on how to modify custody and parenting time in New Jersey and how DCP&P involvement affects such an application. Before jumping…

Child support enforcement is a crucial part of ensuring that children receive the financial support they need from both parents. In New Jersey, the system is in place to facilitate this support, but some obstacles continue to hinder the effective enforcement of child support orders. From nonpayment and difficulties tracking parents to complex legal processes,…

Emancipation is a significant legal milestone that changes the rights and responsibilities of a minor. In New Jersey, emancipation occurs when a child becomes financially independent, no longer requires parental support, and is able to make decisions for themselves outside of the sphere of parental influence. However, the path to emancipation is not always clear-cut,…