Understanding the Contested Divorce Process
When couples decide to get a divorce, both parties often want to have an uncontested divorce. While most people know what they want, it’s easy to misunderstand what contested and uncontested divorce means without consulting a divorce attorney. The Law Office of Jordan B. Rickards in New Jersey explains the…
Child Visitation Cases and How They Work
When you get a divorce in New Jersey, you have to comply with the state’s divorce law and the court mandate to work with your spouse to share child custody when possible. Your divorce attorney can advise you throughout the process, but it doesn’t end there. After the divorce, you…
Steps To Take When Starting the Divorce Process
Getting a divorce in the state of New Jersey is often confusing and lengthy. This can be especially true when one spouse doesn’t want the divorce or is absent. In most cases, hiring an experienced divorce lawyer will help move the lawsuit forward. New Jersey’s Law Office of Jordan B.…
Rickards Selected to “Super Lawyers” List for Second Time
Jordan B. Rickards, Esq., has been selected to the 2021 Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive inclusion on the Super Lawyers list. This is Rickards’s second consecutive year on…
New Jersey Supreme Court Appoints Jordan Rickards to District Ethics Committee
The Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey has appointed attorney Jordan B. Rickards to a four-year term on the District VIII Ethics Committee, which oversees ethics complaints brought against lawyers in Middlesex County, New Jersey. There are eighteen district ethics committees in the State of New Jersey, all…
How To Help Your Kids Adjust To Child Custody
The divorce process is always a tough one. Whether the process was contested or both parties agreed to split fairly amicably, there will always be struggles with which to deal. For couples with children, getting those kids used to the new custody arrangements can often be the biggest struggle, and…
Tips For Hiring A Divorce Lawyer
When you are going through a divorce, it can be one of the most trying times in your life. It is important to have a divorce lawyer on your side who will fight aggressively for you to receive the results that you would like. At the Law Office of Jordan…
Social Media Evidence In Family Court Proceedings
In our digital age, there can be a lot of evidence that is posted on social media. Whether on purpose or accidental, once it is posted publicly it can be used in court. This evidence can be helpful during family law proceedings including child custody and divorce. If someone deletes…
Understanding A Domestic Violence Injunction
In the United States, domestic violence has sadly become a common occurrence. Statistics gathered by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) show that on average, 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute. That equates to more than 10 million men and women every year! With…
Family Law Attorney in New Jersey
Family law is complex. Whether you are navigating a divorce, coming up with a child custody agreement, or seeking alimony from a former spouse, it can be a delicate and drawn out process. At the Law Office of Jordan B. Rickards, we offer a variety of family law services to…
The Mediation Process
Are you having issues with your spouse? Whether you are going through a divorce or facing an argument that cannot seem to be resolved, you may want to consider mediation to help you through this trying time. Mediation is a form of dispute resolution where the parties work with a…
Make Sure Your Marriage Agreements Are In Order
As divorce rates continue to increase, second or third marriages are becoming much more common. It’s very important that you protect your family and assets in any marriage, but this can become even more complicated and necessary if you are blending established families together. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss various…
