Men and Fathers Divorcing in Short Hills New Jersey

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Why We Focus on Men and Fathers

Men and Fathers Divorcing in Short Hills New Jersey

Short Hills New Jersey is a picturesque lakeside community not far from Hopatcong State Park and Mt. Arlington and an easy drive to Morristown and Parsippany. With curving streets and quiet neighborhoods, it’s a place where men and fathers like starting or raising a family.

When Men and Fathers in Short Hills NJ Need a Divorce Attorney

When a couple decides to separate and get a divorce, there are usually many reasons behind the decision. At The Micklin Law Group, we know that even an amicable divorce can be emotionally painful. It is all the more so when children are involved. Men and fathers separating and getting a divorce in Short Hills, know that The Micklin Law Group will help them to get through a difficult period.

If the divorce is amicable, we can negotiate a settlement and child custody or support payments quickly, saving you time, strain and money.

As child custody lawyers in Short Hills, we also work with men and fathers to negotiate child visitation schedules and father’s rights, working to ensure that a father who wants to be named the custodial parent or co-parent achieve their goals. We also are experienced in negotiating child support payments that both meet the state guidelines and are fair to the children, the father in Short Hills getting divorced, and the mother.

When the mother doesn’t abide by custody or visitation orders, we aid fathers in getting a court to compel them to do so. Likewise, we work with men to negotiate a fair property settlement and calculate spousal support payments that are just and reasonable. Sometimes, a divorce can be a traumatic experience when your ex has a toxic personality, is an alcoholic or shows signs of suffering from a narcissistic personality disorder.

Child Custody Lawyers for Men in Short Hills NJ

Many more fathers want to be named the custodial parent or to be a co-parent of their child. The Micklin Law Group has earned its reputation for advocating on behalf of fathers in Short Hills whose goal is to co-parent his children with the mother of be named the custodial parent.

The law specifies that, in a Short Hills divorce, the needs and best interests of the children must come first and before any other considerations. We know how to show a judge why naming the father as a co-parent or as the custodial parent will be best for the children.

Spousal Support Lawyers for Fathers in Short Hills NJ

Spousal support payments get negotiated by the attorneys for the man or father and his wife.

It used to be easy to determine how much alimony would be paid when the man earned all or most of the family income. Yet with women having careers and owning a business today, the calculation is more complex. When we work with men from Short Hills NJ, we know how to ensure that spousal support payments are both fair and adequate.

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.

The Spousal Support Lawyers for Men in Short Hills 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 Short Hills 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 Short Hills NJ Divorce Attorneys for Men

Whatever the circumstances of your divorce and your specific situation, The Micklin Law Group in Short Hills is ready to help you 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 Short Hills at either 973.562.0100 or 862.245.4620.