Even if you do not currently agree with your spouse on all the issues in your divorce proceedings, you do not have to have an acrimonious legal battle to resolve them. For some families, collaborative divorce is a way to separate spouses’ personal and legal lives without causing further damage to the relationships in the family.
Child Support
The obligation to pay child support does not automatically terminate when a child turns 18 years of age. In New Jersey, an obligation to pay child support only terminates when a child is emancipated. Our courts deem a child emancipated when they move “beyond the sphere of parental influence.” Whether a child is beyond the sphere of parental influence is an extremely fact sensitive determination. For example, children who continue their education on a full-time basis after high school remain unemancipated. Courts will also take into consideration any special needs or circumstances that a child may have that may impact their ability to achieve an independent status.
Child Custody and Visitation
The Mercer County child custody attorneys at Ulrichsen Rosen & Freed LLC are mindful of the lingering impact that divorce negotiations and proceedings can have on these relationships. We help clients in Pennington and surrounding areas achieve fair resolutions for disputes regarding child custody and modifications.
Adoption
Our adoption attorneys provide understanding and guidance to families dealing with all kinds of adoptions, including stepparent adoptions and grandparent or other family adoptions. We provide assistance with both contested and uncontested adoptions at our office in Pennington, New Jersey for clients living throughout New Jersey including Mercer County, Somerset County, Hunterdon County, Middlesex County and Burlington County.
Premarital Agreement
For many couples, a prenuptial agreement is a smart way to protect each partner’s individual property during marriage. The experienced attorneys at Ulrichsen Rosen & Freed LLC can provide advice and guidance to individuals who are considering such an agreement. Our attorneys are experienced at drafting agreements to protect our clients’ property.
Spousal Support
Alimony causes tension in many divorces, but the issues may vary widely between high-income and median-income couples. Median-income couples may negotiate alimony with the intent of helping the lower-earning spouse pay basic living expenses. Higher-income spouses may consider alimony in terms of maintaining a lifestyle comparable to the standard of living that the spouses maintained during the marriage.
Whether you are a victim of domestic violence or have been accused of committing an act of domestic violence, the attorneys at Ulrichsen Rosen & Freed LLC can provide experienced representation. Our domestic violence attorneys can help with restraining orders, civil restraints and advise clients on how violence or allegations of violence can affect a New Jersey divorce or other family law proceedings.