Experienced Lawyers for New Jersey Divorce Proceedings.
At Shane and White, LLC, we represent people throughout New Jersey who are considering divorce or who may have been served with divorce papers. For many of these people, the divorce process is a challenging and emotional time. We work hard to support clients by providing thorough and effective legal counsel. Our goal is to help them make the right legal decisions now so that they are put in the best position to move forward with their lives.
What You Should Know: Grounds For Divorce
In New Jersey, courts require that people cite “grounds for divorce” when filing. It is not enough simply to end your marriage. There must be a reason. Several reasons are legally allowed, including these most common reasons:
Issues to Consider In a New Jersey Divorce
Child Support Payments
In New Jersey, Child Support is Often Determined According to a Series of Guidelines. The Guidelines Take Into Account the Custodial and Noncustodial Parent’s Incomes, as Well as the Time Each Parent Has With the Child. High-wage-earner Matters, on the Other Hand, Require Considerations Beyond the Guidelines.
Child Custody & Visitation
If There Are Children Involved, the Parents Must Agree on Where They Will Live and Who Will Make Decisions About Their Care. If Parents Cannot Come to an Agreement, the Courts Will Decide.
Alimony or Spousal Support
During and After the Divorce, Courts May Order One Spouse to Financially Support the Other. This Support is Called Alimony. There Are Several Types of Alimony Under New Jersey Law.
Division of Assets & Liabilities
In New Jersey, Marital Assets and Liabilities Are Divided Equitably Between the Two Spouses. Equitably Does Not Necessarily Mean Equally—it Means Fairly.
Counsel Fees
The Parties Can Agree That, or a Court Can Order, One Party to Be Responsible for the Payment of a Portion of the Other’s Counsel Fees.
