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...