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When a parent refuses court-ordered visitation in New Jersey, the other parent can file an enforcement motion. A judge can then order make-up time, sanctions, or even a change in custody. If there is no court order in place, the first step is asking the Family Division to set a...
In New Jersey, you can generally record a conversation you are part of without telling the other parent. However, recording conversations you are not part of, such as the other parent’s phone calls with your child, can violate the state’s wiretap law. Warren Law Firm advises parents in custody disputes...
A domestic violence allegation can quickly affect a custody case in New Jersey. A temporary restraining order may give one parent temporary custody and limit contact with the other parent. A final finding of abuse can carry even more weight, since judges must now treat child safety as the first...
In New Jersey, cryptocurrency bought during the marriage is usually marital property. It is divided the same way as other investments, no matter whose name is on the exchange account. Warren Law Firm handles equitable distribution, the process of dividing marital property, in New Jersey divorces. In crypto cases, the...
If your green card interview has been scheduled, you have put a lot of effort into getting to this point, which can put considerable pressure on you in relation to the interview. The good news is that being honest and consistent is the best approach. Applicants are often denied green...
Yes, survivors of domestic violence can apply and petition independently for immigration status or housing protections under the Violence Against Women ACT (VAWA). VAWA is an important landmark 1994 federal law that affords key legal and financial protections and support for those who survive domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or...
The marriage-based green card is the most common path toward permanent legal residency, and there is no cap on the number issued. To qualify, however, you must be married to someone with legal eligibility, and your marriage must be bona fide rather than a means of obtaining a green card....
Green cards are the gold standard of legal permanent residency, and marriage is a primary legal pathway toward obtaining a green card. Immigration is governed by federal law, but New Jersey has its own laws governing marriage in the state, so the two are intertwined. When a foreign national obtains...
Family court proceedings in NJ can affect immigration petitions, applications for certain immigration benefits, and, in some situations, issues relating to lawful permanent resident status. These proceedings involve family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, domestic violence restraining orders, child support, and adoption proceedings. If your family court case...
Airbnb and shore rental income isn’t automatically divided equally during a divorce in NJ. Instead, courts generally determine whether the rental property and its income are marital or separate assets before applying New Jersey’s equitable distribution laws. Factors such as when the property was acquired, how it was used during...
Divorce doesn’t automatically end your immigration status, but it can affect pending green card applications, conditional permanent residence, family-based immigration petitions, and future naturalization in some situations. The impact depends on where you are in the immigration process and your specific circumstances. If you’re thinking of divorcing your spouse, reach...
Divorce in NJ usually begins when one spouse files a Complaint for Divorce, but the process involves much more than filing paperwork. Most divorces include exchanging financial information, resolving issues involving children, property, and support, negotiating a settlement, and, if necessary, asking a judge to decide unresolved disputes. If you’re...