Maintaining the status quo during a divorce proceeding in New Jersey is essential.
In most cases, the Court requires both parties to maintain the status quo until the end of the case, regardless of whether a pendente lite motion is filed.
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Question: "What is a New Jersey divorce trial like?"
Topics: Divorce, Divorce Court, Trial
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In New Jersey, there is no specific age at which a child who is under the age of 18 can decide which parent to live with.
However, the child's preference may be taken into consideration by the Court if the child is deemed to be of a sufficient age and maturity to make an informed decision.
The Court will also consider a number of other factors when determining custody, such as the child's relationship with each parent, the ability of each parent to provide for the child's needs, the child's health and safety, and any history of domestic violence or substance abuse.
It's important to note that while a child's preference may be considered, it is not necessarily the determining factor in the court's decision.
Ultimately, the court's primary concern is the best interests of the child.
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You no longer live in New Jersey but your kids do.
And unfortunately you are having child custody related issues.
If you are looking to hire a good NJ child custody lawyer, then I can help you.
In the mean time, here are my top 10 thoughts about custody laws in New Jersey. I hope that they are useful to you:
1. This first article will teach you about JOINT CUSTODY.
Topics: Child Custody, Co-parenting, Divorce Court, family court
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In New Jersey, extreme cruelty is one of 9 recognized grounds for divorce.
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When it comes to divorce, many people believe that they need to separate from their spouse before filing for a divorce.
They don't.
They can, though, if they want to.
This is because in the state of New Jersey, there is no legal requirement for couples to separate before seeking a divorce (unless they choose to file based upon the ground of "18 months separation".)
Under NJ law, a divorce can be filed based on "irreconcilable differences" grounds (or any of 8 other grounds).
"Irreconcilable differences" means that the marriage has broken down irretrievably and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.
In addition to the "irreconcilable differences" grounds, New Jersey also recognizes other grounds for divorce, such as being separated for 18 months or more, adultery, extreme cruelty, and desertion.
It is important to note that while New Jersey law does not require couples to separate before seeking a divorce, separating can be a practical decision for many couples.
Separating can allow couples to physically and emotionally distance themselves from each other, which can make the divorce process less contentious.
It can also give each party the opportunity to establish their own separate lives and routines
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