What Does Equitable Distribution Mean?
Posted July 12th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
There’s a lot to take into account when you go through a divorce in New Jersey. Not only do you have to figure out what to do with your children and consider spousal support, but there’s also how to divide your assets and debts. Who is responsible for these financial matters? New Jersey is an Equitable […]
Read MoreIs it Possible to Get Joint Custody Back?
Posted June 22nd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
It’s been a terrible few years. After your divorce, things began to crumble. You got arrested for passing bad checks and went to prison for a year. Your ex, angry at your behavior, was granted sole custody of your only son. But you turned a corner and things began to change. You are now a […]
Read MoreHow Does Child Support Work When the Divorce Isn’t Final?
Posted June 14th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
You and your soon-to-be ex-husband have been going through a tough time with your divorce. Despite several disagreements on the division of property and assets, the one thing you can agree on is custody. Since your husband travels for work the majority of the year, your children will be living with you and he will pay child […]
Read MoreCan My Child Refuse to See the Parent?
Posted June 2nd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
Here’s a scenario for you: You and your ex-husband recently got a divorce and your children have been taken it hard. You both are on friendly terms and have joint custody of your children. You both agree that the father will take the children for the summer. Although your son is excited, your daughter doesn’t […]
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Don’t Pay Child Support?
Posted May 24th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
As part of your divorce agreement, the court decided that your ex-wife will pay child support to you every month until your son turns 18. She’s not happy with the order and makes it known by paying you at the very last minute. Then one month goes by, no payment. A second month goes by […]
Read MoreWhat Happens to Child Support When the Child Reaches 18?
Posted May 19th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
You’ve been paying child support for your son for some time now. He’s about to turn 18 in a few weeks and plans to go to college in the fall. This means he’s an adult, so the child support order is at an end, correct? Well, yes and no. Here’s why. Child Support Ends at […]
Read MoreDo Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in New Jersey?
Posted May 12th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
Grandparents are special in a child’s life. They can have a positive effect in your child’s life and provide a secondary set of parents. But do they have any rights in the raising of your child? For example, Jim and Ellen love spending time with their grandchildren. However, they don’t get along with their son-in-law. […]
Read MoreWhat Happens if Your Spouse Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers?
Posted May 5th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
Your wife just refuses to believe the marriage is over. You have been fighting constantly for the past few years and it’s gotten to the point that you don’t want to be in the same room as her. You have brought up divorce several times now but every time you start discussing, your wife leaves […]
Read MoreGetting an Annulment in New Jersey: Is it Possible?
Posted March 24th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
It was a mistake. Both you and your spouse knew it after a couple of days married. You tried to work it out but it just wasn’t happening. It was just too soon to get married. But getting a divorce takes time, and you’ve only been married for a month. Can’t you just get an annulment […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: DCPP Took My Child Away! But Why?
Posted March 20th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
Question: I have a history of substance abuse but I’ve been clean for the past year. However, my ex-boyfriend, who shares custody of our four-year-old daughter, still thinks I’m on drugs. I had a few friends over who were drinking and carrying on when my ex showed up with our daughter. He had an emergency […]
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