New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Roseland as the seventh best place in the state to live in 2017, up considerably from its 2008 ranking. It was the home of Denise Bonono-Quinn who played the wife of New York mob boss Johnny Sack in The Soprano’s. She died in 2010.
Roseland Divorce Attorneys for Men and Fathers
There are many reasons why a marriage falls apart. All divorces are painful but when children are involved it can be especially difficult for a dad. In Roseland, men and fathers separating and getting a divorce look to The Micklin Law Group for help in getting through one of the most difficult times in their life.
As child custody lawyers in Roseland, we help men and fathers negotiate:
- Quickly negotiating a settlement in an amicable divorce
- Child visitation schedules and rights for fathers
- Having a father named custodial parent or co-parent
- Child support payments
- Calculating alimony payments
- An equitable property settlement
- Dealing with a toxic ex-spouse in Roseland NJ
- Divorcing a narcissistic ex
- Helping fathers and men enforce court orders when their ex isn’t cooperating
Child Custody Lawyers for Men in Roseland NJ
Traditionally, in a divorce proceeding custody of the children was given to the mother as a matter of course. But a growing number of fathers want to be named the custodial parent or a co-parent. The Micklin Law Group has built an enviable track record advocating on behalf of fathers in Roseland who want to co-parent the children with the mother of be named the custodial parent.
The law specifies that, in a Roseland divorce, the needs and best interests of the children must come above all other considerations. We are adept at demonstrating to a family court judge why naming the father as a co-parent or as the custodial parent will be best for the children.
Roseland NJ Child Support Lawyers
Alimony payments for spousal support after a separation and divorce are negotiated by the attorneys for the man or father and his wife. But the amount of child support to be paid is governed by state guidelines that are used to calculate the amount to be paid.
With so many women having careers and owning businesses, the calculation is more complicated than it was in the days when dad always earned all or the bulk of the income in the family. When we work with a man from Roseland NJ who has children, we know how to use the guidelines to ensure that their child support payments are both fair and adequate to maintain their offspring.
This includes using the gross income of both parents and factoring in the actual cost of raising a child.
When a father becomes the co-parent or custodial parent and the mother has her own income, we make sure that this information is included in the calculation.
Spousal Support Lawyer for Men in Roseland NJ
The purpose of spousal support is to lessen the financial burden after a divorce so that both people can move on and build a new life for themselves.
When an ex wife wants spousal support, we make sure that she is not hiding any income or assets that should be included in calculating how much spousal support should be paid – or even whether she is entitled to any ongoing alimony.
In fact, with a growing number of women holding down high-paying positions or owning their own business, there are situations where the man or father in Roseland who is getting a divorce is entitled to receive spousal support. In these situations, we fight hard to ensure that the man is not treated unfairly in the settlement.
Call the Roseland NJ Law Firm for Men
Whatever your situation and the circumstances of your divorce, The Micklin Law Group in Roseland is ready to help you put your past behind you so that you can move on with your life. If you have any questions, feel free to call one of the family law attorneys for men and fathers in Roseland at at either 973.562.0100 or 862.245.4620.
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