New Jersey Lawyer Blog

Grandparents’ Day falls on September 11th this year. Since 1979, the Sunday following Labor Day has been proclaimed Grandparents’ Day by every President of the United States beginning with President Jimmy Carter. While a happy day for most, Grandparents’ Day can be difficult for those who are denied the right to visit their grandchildren regularly.…

Most college student aid comes from federal student aid programs. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, is a document published by the U.S. Department of Education. Students use this application to apply for federal aid in order to help with college and career-school expenses. FASFA is used by colleges and…

On June 21, 2016, the NJ Supreme Court ruled that employees may not be fired or held back from advancement due to the fact that they are in the process of divorcing or separating. According to Reuters, the NJ Supreme Court voted 6-0 that the state’s Law Against Discrimination’s provision that prohibits discrimination based upon…

A custodial parent in New Jersey who wants to move to another state without the consent of the other parent must obtain a court order. In order to obtain that court order, the party wishing to move has to show that the request is being made “in good faith” and that the move will not…

Mediation can be a desirable alternative to litigation for New Jersey divorcing couples. In mediation an unbiased third party, the mediator, guides the couple and helps them work towards an amicable solution. The most important factor is that both parties are committed to reaching an agreement that is fair and equitable. Each must be willing…

New Jersey child-support orders should consider the educational needs of the children. Generally speaking, New Jersey courts hold that it is the parents’ responsibility to provide a post-secondary education for their children. In some cases, the court will also issue an order that one or both parents contribute to private or religious elementary and/or secondary…

We have a mobile society, and after separation or divorce, it is not uncommon for one of the spouses to move out of state. If either of them later decides to file for divorce or to request a modification in a divorce, then residing in two different states—or even different countries—makes it a little more…

A report issued in March 2016 by the CDC’s National Center for Health Resources describes the results of a study conducted to determine trends in Americans’ attitudes towards social changes from 2002 to 2013. Data was based on the National Survey of Family Growth for 2002, 2006–2010, and 2011–2013; for some of the questions there…

Balancing a job, child care, and elder care can seem like a daunting task. This is even more difficult for single parents and families dependent upon two incomes to make ends meet. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) grants eligible employees of covered employers the right to take up to 12 weeks of…

On May 25, 2016, Amber Heard filed for divorce from Johnny Depp, her husband of fifteen months. She named “irreconcilable differences” as grounds for divorce. Heard also asked for temporary spousal support, but that request was denied. A few days after filing, Heard asked for and was granted a temporary restraining order against her estranged…