Many fathers who are getting divorced in New Jersey expect to pay child support, but few are aware of how it is calculated and what it is intended to be used for. In fact, most people have very little understanding of what support covers and how the child support system is designed. If you’re a New Jersey dad who is divorced or divorcing, it’s important to understand the basics … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About NJ Child Support
Minimize the Impact of Paying Alimony and Child Support
Many fathers and husbands take pride in providing for their family, so they have been the primary wage earner in their marriage. It is still more common for a mother to stay at home with the children than a father, which means many dads have the opportunity to advance in their careers and increase their income over time. When parents divorce, this means that the father is more … [Read more...] about Minimize the Impact of Paying Alimony and Child Support
How to Fight An Allegation of Unpaid Child Support
Have you found yourself in the following scenario? You’re a loving dad who is happy to pay child support to meet your child’s needs. You’ve faithfully made your monthly payments for a while now. All of a sudden, you receive a notice from the court that your ex is claiming you owe unpaid support! This situation isn’t uncommon; our child support attorneys in NJ have worked … [Read more...] about How to Fight An Allegation of Unpaid Child Support
3 Things to Know Before Filing A Child or Spousal Support Modification
The economic difficulties many Americans are still experiencing because of the pandemic have forced some men and fathers to consider petitioning the court for a modification to their child support or spousal maintenance order. If your economic circumstances have changed recently due to decreased hours, layoffs, or being unable to work for another reason, you may have a good … [Read more...] about 3 Things to Know Before Filing A Child or Spousal Support Modification
A Man’s Guide to Divorce in New Jersey
The Micklin Law Group has been dedicated to helping men and fathers navigate the family law courts of New Jersey for decades. Now, we’re pleased to announce the release of a new, free handbook dedicated to teaching men in New Jersey everything they need to know about getting a divorce, including information about child custody for fathers. Here’s a quick primer on the three … [Read more...] about A Man’s Guide to Divorce in New Jersey
