Child Custody and Visitation: Settling issues of child custody and visitation can be complicated and difficult when a same sex relationship ends.
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A non-biological parent who has provided for and bonded with a child while in a familial relationship can petition the court for visitation rights if the case can be made that you have been a “psychological parent” for the child.
“I can’t tell you how many times Joe and I are approached by fans asking how they can have a marriage like ours. A great marriage doesn’t just happen. It’s a job.” Melissa Gorga
On the heels of the high-profile gossip that her sister-in-law Teresa Giudice is planning to divorce her husband Joe, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga has revealed she is writing a marital advice book, with the goal of preventing divorce. Does it come too late to save her sister-in-law’s marriage?
See the full story on the NJ.com celebrity gossip blog.
As same-sex couples in New Jersey await the supreme court’s decision on same-sex marriage,
New Jersey gay and lesbian couples still do not have the full range of legal benefits of marriage. Civil unions are recognized in the state of New Jersey, offering many of the protections of marriage.
Our Bergen County family lawyers have been on the leading edge of family law cases involving same sex couples in New Jersey. We understand the challenges you face and can provide legal solutions to protect you, your family, and your finances.
“TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Gay rights activists in New Jersey hope the U.S. Supreme Court will establish a constitutional right to gay marriage and end a prohibition in that state.
As 1010 WINS’ Sonia Rincon reported, the Supreme Court on Friday agreed to take up the California ban on same-sex unions, as well as a separate New York case about federal benefits for legally married gay couples.
We don’t have marriage equality in New Jersey yet,” said Steven Goldstein, chairman of Garden State Equality. “If the Supreme Court rules all the way, as in marriage equality has to be legal in the United States of America, we have marriage equality in New Jersey.”
New Jersey is one of four states offering civil unions and one of ten states providing spousal rights to same sex couples. Under New Jersey law, a civil union is equivalent to a marriage. Currently, since civil unions are not recognized by the federal government, gay and lesbian couples are not afforded the same federal benefits and protections.
And they face possible legal problems when traveling, living, or working in other states. As a Bergen County family lawyer, we can help you understand these risks, and your rights under state and federal law.
At the Ridgewood law office of Aretsky and Aretsky, our attorneys have been on the leading edge of family law cases involving same sex couples in New Jersey. We understand the challenges you face and can provide legal solutions to protect you, your family, and your finances.
Rumor has it that Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice is planning to divorce her husband Joe after the holidays. Teresa Giudice denies the accusations at this time, tweeting,“Sorry tabloids, Joe & I are not getting divorced, now or ever!”and later, “The only thing the Natl Enquirer is good for is lining a bird cage.” Speculations as to why she might be filing for divorce included the following:
Following the juicy details of the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorce? Rumors and speculation continue about whether Tom’s religion, Scientology, is the reason for the divorce. Many are speculating that Katie is trying to protect their 6 year old daughter, Suri, from indoctrination in the church. The Village Voice published the disturbing interrogation questions used on children in the Church of Scientology. It is their conjecture that Katie may be protecting Suri from this very type of interview.
Our family lawyer in Bergen County read the above article with interest, as the Village Voice also interviewed a legal expert about the reasons why Katie may have chosen to file her divorce in New York instead of California.
Are you considering filing for divorce in Bergen County or another county in New Jersey? If you have not yet consulted with an attorney, it is advisable to do so before you file. Have you considered the role of jurisdiction in your divorce case, as Katie Holmes was clearly counseled to?
If you are in need of a family lawyer or divorce attorney in the Bergen County, NJ area, contact Aretsky and Aretsky. Located in Ridgewood, New Jersey, we understand families because we are one. Founded as a mother, son, and daughter firm in 1991, our practice is focused on providing full service family law representation to families in transition. We are committed to helping protect our client’s rights and interests as they work through divorce, child custody, alimony, and other issues related to property settlement agreements.
How soon before JWoww and Snooki end up in divorce court?
“The cast of Jersey Shore might have first come to the attention of American viewers thanks to their wild antics and unapologetic immaturity, but over the past year or so, some of the cast members have begun to grow up quickly. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi recently got engaged and delivered her first child with boyfriend Jionni LaValle, and now, her BFF Jenni “JWoww” Farley has accepted a proposal from her longtime boyfriend Roger Mathews.
The engagement news was rumored to be coming for months, but to many fans, it was still a bit of a surprise to see it made official. JWoww always seemed a bit more grown-up than her co-stars, but she still had her share of reckless and crazy good times. If all goes according to plan, the fun will continue for she and Roger but ideally, not the whole reckless part.”
If you are a custodial parent, you may or may not be permitted to relocate with your children. If you desire to move, a Bergen County family lawyer can help you prepare and advocate for your relocation plan. In the state of New Jersey, the burden is on the parent who wants to move to prove it is in the best interest of the children.As the party seeking to move, you will provide evidence establishing that there is a good faith reason for the move. You will not be permitted to move for the purpose of removing the child from their other parent.You will also need to prove that the move is in the best interest of your child, according to the criteria put forth in New Jersey statutes. After a child custody lawyer presents this case, your spouse may make arguments for why they feel the move would be harmful to the child’s interests, and your attorney will have the opportunity to respond to these. If you have a strong case, a hearing will be scheduled.Arguments will be presented again during a hearing where the court will decide whether to allow the move.The highly qualified Bergen County lawyers at Aretsky & Aretsky provide experienced, caring, and aggressive representation in the areas of Divorce, Criminal Defense, Employment Law and Personal Injury with offices in: Bergen County, Hackensack, Ridgewood, Mahwah, Fort Lee.
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