I Have Been Served With Summons in NJ, What Should I Do?

The summons will tell you that you have 35 days, but those days can be expanded upon.

The first step is finding an attorney that you’re comfortable with, has the skill-set that you need to have your divorce handled appropriately and effectively, and sit down with that attorney to figure out what your rights and responsibilities are.

How Does Child Support Work for Children with Special Needs?
During any separation or divorce where a child is involved, the situation can be complex and emotional. The calculation of child support is dependent on multiple factors. When the child has any variety of special needs, child support will be adjusted to consider extra expenses associated with their specific situation.…
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How Can Substance Abuse Affect Divorce Proceedings?
A marriage can end for a variety of reasons ranging from simply realizing you are incompatible to finding out that one spouse committed adultery. Addiction is a disease, but one that can be difficult or impossible for a marriage to withstand. If substance abuse is a contributing factor in your…
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What if I Can’t Afford to Pay Alimony?
Alimony is a financial payment that one spouse may owe the other after a divorce or separation. The higher-earning spouse usually pays the lower-earning spouse in monthly installments. Depending on the circumstances of your relationship, you may pay alimony for the duration of your separation, until your ex-spouse can financially…
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How Does Child Support Get Calculated in New Jersey?
If you are going through a child custody dispute, you may be wondering about child support. Who will pay it, you or your child’s other parent? How much will it be and how often will you have to pay? How will your child support payments be calculated? There are a…
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