Divorce Attorneys Serving New Jersey Families
There are many factors to consider before the dissolution of a marriage. The divorce laws in New Jersey can be confusing and intimidating to the uninitiated, which is why most people choose to retain the services of a New Jersey divorce attorney to represent them through the process.
Our highly experienced New Jersey divorce lawyers can guide you on marital assets, debt, parental custody, child support, and spousal support during the divorce process.
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Answering your questions
New Jersey does not require you to have an attorney for an uncontested divorce. There are, however, many reasons why having an attorney and hiring legal representation is in your best interest. Divorces that begin amicably can become adversarial. Additionally, even if the marriage is recent, you may have acquired a substantial amount of marital property. Divorce is a legal process and can be extremely confusing. For this reason, it is usually in your best interest to hire a family law attorney who handles the dissolution of marriage.
In most cases, the courts will not award sole physical custody to either parent if the other parent is fit and involved in their lives. There are cases where it is beneficial for the children to spend more time in one parent’s homes. In these instances, the court may award primary physical custody.
New Jersey enforces child support through the Probation Division. An attorney can file through the courts.
With over five decades of experience representing New Jersey clients in divorce proceedings across the state, our attorneys are ready to guide you and provide unparalleled legal support.
Our clients recognize our divorce lawyers for their tenacious leadership and comprehensive New Jersey law knowledge.
Cosner Law Group’s lawyers recognize the importance of getting clear answers to your divorce law questions. That’s why the firm offers a free consultation to help guide clients and provide them the benefit of their knowledge of the court system and state’s divorce laws.
New Jersey state statute 2A:34-2 details eight different grounds for divorce. Since 2007, when the laws changed, most individuals petitioning for divorce file for a no-fault divorce. To qualify for a no-fault divorce, you must meet the following conditions:
Most individuals seeking a dissolution of marriage who have resided in the state for a year or longer can meet the other requirements for a no-fault divorce.
In New Jersey, marital assets are not divided 50/50. New Jersey is an equitable division or equitable distribution state, which means that assets (and debts) will be divided fairly, but not necessarily equally.
Not all assets are considered marital assets. Assets that may not be marital property could include individual inheritances, family heirlooms, and personal gifts. Assets accumulated during the marriage, such as your home, secondary residences, bank accounts, investments, vehicles, and pensions, are usually considered marital assets.
Most types of debt accumulated during the marriage, including mortgages, car loans, personal loans, and credit card debts, are considered marital debts.
Our divorce attorneys can help guide you in safeguarding your assets and managing debt after divorce. We offer over 50 years of experience supporting New Jersey clients through the divorce process.
New Jersey has four different categories of child custody. Here is a brief overview of each type.
Both parents have the legal right to make decisions for their children.
Only one parent can make significant decisions for their children. These decisions could include where the children will attend school; whether or not the children will attend a particular church or will go to church at all; or what doctors will attend to their healthcare needs.
Joint physical custody is also sometimes referred to as joint residential custody. In most cases, parents will have to determine a shared parenting plan, which will outline how many overnight stays the children will have with each parent. This arrangement can also affect child support payments, which will be covered in the next section. The parent who is scheduled for a greater number of overnight stays is referred to as the Parent of Primary Residence (PPR). In contrast, the other parent is referred to as the Parent of Alternate Residence (PAR).
Sole physical custody means that the children reside with one of the parents for at least five nights per week.
In our experience, few areas of divorce law are as contentious as child custody. The skilled, effective attorneys at Cosner Law Group can help you develop a parenting plan that both protects your parental rights and benefits your children.
Calculating child support payments involves numerous factors, such as each parent’s earnings, monthly living expenses, the percentage of shared parenting, and many other elements. If you have children and are seeking a divorce, confirm your legal options with our legal team.
Every divorce case is unique. In addition to the above-listed practice areas, divorce attorneys of Cosner Law Group also represent New Jersey residents in the following matters:
If you are uncertain whether you require a divorce lawyer’s services or would simply like to have your divorce questions answered based on decades of family law experience, request a free consultation.
Comprehensive Legal Solutions
Divorce can be challenging, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Cosner Law, we provide strategic legal guidance to protect your rights, assets, and family’s well-being. Schedule a consultation today to discuss your situation and take the first step toward a resolution that works for you.
