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Ocean County, NJ
1160 Beacon Avenue
PO Box 696
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
phone: 609-597-9261
fax: 609-597-1536
Email: Our Contact Form
Frequently Asked Questions
About Family Law
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Family Law
The practice of Family Law includes: divorce, annulment, alimony, child support, child
custody, child parenting time, post high school education costs, adoption, domestic
violence restraining orders, violations of restraining orders, enforcement motions,
division of property and assets, and payment of marital debts.
Most clients are not prepared to deal with the pain and difficulties brought on by the
changes to their home life when the family breaks apart and need legal advice. It is
very important that you get legal advice from an experienced Family Law attorney to
help you understand what your rights are and what are your responsibilities are. Hiring
the right lawyer in this difficult situation will prove crucial to your understanding of all of
the issues you face and your satisfaction with the ultimate outcome of your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Law
Q: How long does it take to get Divorced?
A: The answer depends on the individual situation. Parties can get Divorced within thirty (30) days of reaching a written Agreement as to all issues. The unknown variable is how long it takes to reach an Agreement.
Q: Do I have to share my Pension in a Divorce?
A: A Pension is considered to be an asset subject to division in a Divorce if it was earned during the marriage.
Q: Will my spouse have to keep the children covered on the Health Insurance Plan we have now?
A: While the Divorce is pending, the Court will require that whatever insurance is in existence at the time, be maintained during the Divorce proceeding. Once the Divorce is finalized, the spouse who has the health insurance coverage in effect will need to maintain the health insurance for the children until such time as the children are emancipated. The uncovered health insurance benefits will be divided between the parties based upon the respective income of the parties after the first $250.00 per child, which is the responsibility of the parent who has physical custody of the children.
Q: Will my spouse have to keep me covered on the Health Insurance Plan we have now?
A: While the Divorce is pending, the Court will require that whatever insurance is in existence at the time, be maintained during the Divorce proceeding. Once the Divorce is finalized, you will need to obtain your own health insurance plan or continue the existing plan under COBRA if COBRA is available.
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