Newton Family Law Blog

Various studies show that children thrive best when they have positive relationships with both parents. After a divorce, maintaining these strong relationships may become tricky for the noncustodial parent; however, it is not impossible.

To gain more quality time with a child, a modification to the custody agreement may be appropriate. When seeking a modification, there are a few things to consider.

As a parent of a New Jersey child who is no longer in a relationship with your child’s other parent, a time may come when you wish to relocate to another state. Maybe you have a new job opportunity, or perhaps you want your child to reap the benefits of living closer to more of your family members. Conversely, if you are co-parenting in New Jersey, a time may come when your former partner wishes to relocate to another state with your child, but you object to him or her doing so.

Regardless of which side of the coin you fall on, there are certain circumstances that must exist for one parent to relocate to another state with a child when the child’s other parent objects to the move.

Divorce is a stressful and strenuous process, and it is only worse if you happen to be battling for custody, too. Divorce and custody often have financial components that the court takes into account. If one or both of the parents involved in a custody case have high income or assets, it is reasonable to wonder what impact this will have on the process and outcome of your petition for custody.

Consider the following three factors in a custody case that a parent's income can affect. Whether you are the primary breadwinner or you and your ex both earned high incomes, you should be aware of the following as you enter the process of petitioning for custody.

As a high-asset Sussex County or Warren County resident, you know how crucial it is to take measures to mitigate the risks that jeopardize your wealth and investments. One of them is requiring your fiancé to sign a prenuptial contract before you agree to set a date for the ceremony. Prenuptial contracts are enforceable in divorce court if the judge signs off on them. However, there are other measures you can take to keep your wealth intact in a high-asset divorce. 

High-value divorces are tricky because they involve a significant amount of assets and parties believe the laws of equitable distribution do not apply to their situations. Here are a few more considerations about high-asset divorces and property division.