Posts by Jordan Rickards
An Overview of Domestic Violence Law in New Jersey
Domestic violence is a serious issue in New Jersey, and if you’re a victim, or if you’ve been wrongly accused, it’s important you understand what to expect from the law and the process. Watch the above video featuring New Jersey domestic violence attorney Jordan Rickards to learn more, and please contact our office if you…
Read MoreHow to File an Appeal in a New Jersey Divorce
Divorce can be a complex and emotional process, and if you’re dissatisfied with the outcome of your New Jersey divorce case, you may be wondering if there’s anything you can do. Fortunately, there is a process for appealing a decision in a New Jersey divorce case. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps…
Read MoreOverview of Alimony Law in New Jersey
Alimony is a payment made by one spouse to the other after a divorce or separation. The purpose of alimony is to provide financial support to the spouse who was financially dependent on the other during the marriage. In New Jersey, alimony law has undergone significant changes in recent years. In this blog post, we’ll…
Read MoreIs New Jersey a 50/50 State for Divorce?
A common misconception is that New Jersey divorces necessarily result in a 50/50 division of assets and liabilities. That’s not really the case. In this video, New Jersey divorce attorney Jordan Rickards explains why. Below is a transcript of the above video. “Hey everybody. I want to go through one of the more popular myths…
Read MoreHow Child Support is Calculated in a New Jersey Divorce
In this video, New Jersey divorce attorney Jordan Rickards discusses the major factors and variables that go into calculating a child support obligation in a New Jersey divorce. The following is a transcript of the above-video: Hi everybody. I wanted to do a quick video here on the basics of calculating child support in New…
Read MoreThe Differences Between Legal Custody and Residential Custody in a New Jersey Divorce
There are two types of child custody in every New Jersey divorce: legal custody, and residential custody. In this video, New Jersey divorce attorney Jordan Rickards explains the very important differences. What follows is a transcript of the video above: “Hi, everyone. Thanks for tuning in. Nice to see you. I want to talk today…
Read MoreWho Gets the Child Tax Credit in a New Jersey Divorce?
There is conflicting authority on who gets to claim the children for tax purposes in a New Jersey Divorce, and that causes a lot of confusion. In this video, New Jersey divorce attorney Jordan Rickards simplifies the issue and explains the general rules. What follows is a transcript of the above-video: “Hi. I want…
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Abandon the Marital Home in a New Jersey Divorce?
There seems to be a lot of misinformation about the consequences of abandoning a marital home either during, or right before filing for divorce in New Jersey. In this video, New Jersey divorce attorney Jordan Rickards dispels some of the myths, and explains what you won’t lose, but what you might risk, if you abandon…
Read MoreRickards Wins Appeal of a Final Restraining Order
In an unpublished opinion, the New Jersey Appellate Division today reversed a trial court which had imposed a final restraining order (“FRO”) on a defendant who had not been given the opportunity to appear at the hearing because he was incarcerated at the time and held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The same trial court…
Read MoreThe Seven S’s of Child Custody and Parenting Time in New Jersey Divorces
In this video, New Jersey divorce attorney Jordan Rickards discusses the seven primary factors that go into determining child custody and parenting time in New Jersey divorces, all of which happen to start with “S.” Below is a transcript of the video. “Hi. Nice to see you. The topic of today’s video is child custody…
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