Jersey City Family Law Blog

For many parents, their children are what makes their world go around. This is why most parents will confirm that they do not want their children to get caught up in the whole process of divorce. The ideal solution when it comes to child custody negotiations is that all parties are focused on ensuring the best interests of the children involved.  

Our New Jersey family law firm has ample experience in assisting clients to find the best resolution for child support and custody issues. We pride ourselves on the personal attention we provide to each one we serve, and we work hard to ensure our clients receive the solid legal advice they need to make the best informed decisions about the matters that affect their children. After discussing and agreeing on the different options available, we will then work closely with our client to build a solid case in which the rights of both the parent and the children are protected.

When an engaged couple decides to break the engagement, it is not all that different from the end of a marriage. Both decisions go hand-in-hand with feelings of loss, emotional pain and turmoil. Like in the case of divorce, certain difficult decisions must be made during an emotionally taxing time.  

One major question a New Jersey couple that is breaking off an engagement must answer is: who gets to keep the ring? There is no easy and obvious answer to the question, as courts differ in their rulings on the matter. How a court may rule depends greatly on the court's view of what constitutes a gift, while the reasons for ending the engagement may also play a role.

Some couples in New Jersey who file for divorce learn too late that they should have avoided commingling their funds during their marriage. In the event of a divorce, funds that were commingled will be part of the marital estate, and the court may order it divisible. However, if it was addressed in a prenuptial agreement, it might remain the property of the original owner.

Examples of funds that are frequently commingled include one spouse's inheritance that is deposited into a joint bank account. Also, if marital funds are used to pay the mortgage on a home that was the property of one spouse before the marriage, the home will no longer be separate property. The same applies to any property, cars, TVs, furniture or other items that are funded with combined resources.

Getting married is a significant step for any person in New Jersey. Along with the excitement of planning the wedding, it might be wise to take time out to discuss essential issues -- those which might impact the longevity of the marriage. Certain aspects have proved to be the most frequent causes of marital problems that could even lead to divorce. Two people with entirely different backgrounds will come together and be challenged to make it work -- and last forever.

They might have different ideas about having children, and if they agree to start a family sometime in the future, their ideas about raising children might be oceans apart. Another issue that has been the cause of many marital arguments involve the financial backgrounds of the two individuals. This includes their ideas about saving, spending and whether they will have a joint bank account and budget together.