Blog: Family Law

How to Manage Divorce When You Own a Business Together Blog
Dec 11, 2024
Divorce This guide aims to provide business owners in New Jersey with insights and strategies for managing divorce while safeguarding both personal and professional interests. Understanding the Intersection of Business and Divorce When a couple co-owns a business, divorce introduces unique complexities. New Jersey follows equitable distribution laws, meaning marital assets—including businesses—are divided fairly, though not necessarily equally. If the business was started during the marriage or grew significantly due to joint effort, it i...
Child Custody Battles: Understanding Legal vs. Physical Custody in New Jersey
Nov 13, 2024
Divorce is challenging, but for parents, determining custody arrangements is often one of the most emotionally charged aspects of the process. In New Jersey, For parents facing a custody dispute, it’s essential to understand the differences between legal and physical custody, as well as how New Jersey law governs these matters. At Davis Law Firm, we work with parents to resolve custody disputes while working to protect the child's well-being. What is Legal Custod...
Child Relocation and Its Impact on Custody: What to Do When Your Co-Parent Plans to Move
Sep 27, 2024
Child custody In this blog, we’ll explore the complexities of child relocation, how it impacts custody arrangements, and what steps you can take if you’re opposing a move. Understanding Child Relocation and Custody Child relocation refers to when one parent, typically the custodial parent, wishes to move to a new location with the child. This can involve moving to a different city, state, or even country. Relocation poses a challenge for existing custody arrangements, a...
Navigating Alimony and Spousal Support in New Jersey
Jun 18, 2024
Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process, especially when it comes to financial matters such as What Is Alimony and Spousal Support Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a financial arrangement where one spouse provides financial assistance to the other after a divorce. The purpose of alimony is to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a similar standard of living to what they enjoyed during the marriage. New Jersey law recognizes several type...
How Cohabitation Impacts Alimony in New Jersey: Key Considerations
May 21, 2024
When Defining Cohabitation in New Jersey Alimony Cases In New Jersey, courts define cohabitation as a mutually supportive, intimate, and exclusive relationship between two unmarried individuals. They consider various factors such as shared living arrangements, financial interdependence, and the stability and length of the relationship. It is important to note that a sexual relationship is not a necessary condition for establishing cohabitation. How Cohabitation Affects Alimony Payments in NJ Cohabitation can significantly impact alimon...
How Do You File For Emergency Custody in New Jersey?
Mar 26, 2024
Navigating the complexities of family law can be overwhelming, especially when children's safety and well-being are at stake. For parents in New Jersey facing urgent issues related to the custody of their children, understanding how to file for emergency custody is crucial. This article will guide you through the process of filing for emergency custody in New Jersey, providing you with the essential information you need to protect your child's best interests during a crisis...
How Does New Jersey Law Treat Intellectual Property in High-Asset Divorces?
Feb 21, 2024
Navigating a high-asset This post aims to provide clear, actionable guidance for individuals in New Jersey facing high-asset divorces that involve intellectual property. Whether you're an inventor, a business owner, or a creative professional, understanding how your IP will be treated in the divorce process is key to protecting your interests and securing your financial future. Understanding Intellectual Property in the Context of Divorce What is Intellectual Property? Intellectual property encompasses creations of th...
When Circumstances Change: Your Guide to Modifying Family Court Orders in New Jersey
Jan 10, 2024
Life's unpredictable nature often necessitates changes in family court orders, such as child support, custody, or spousal support. At Davis Law Firm, LLC, we understand that the circumstances under which a family court order was initially established may evolve over time. In this comprehensive guide, we aim to illuminate the path for those in New Jersey grappling with the need to modify their family court orders. Our goal is to demystify the legal processes involved...

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