Marlboro Divorce

A Marlboro divorce lawyer can assist you when determining what is best for you and your child regarding child custody. In Marlboro (and throughout New Jersey), child custody is determined based upon the physical, emotional and mental needs of the child. This illusive standard which the court must apply is known as the “best interests of the child”. Other necessities, such as educational requirements, religious upbringing, and the child’s everyday needs, will also be taken into account. In addition, depending upon the age and maturity of the child, the wishes of the child may be considered in determining which party will ultimately gain custody.

Child support is determined based upon the income of both parents, the amount of time that the child spends in each parent’s physical care, who covers health insurance for the child, and alimony paid or received by each parent, among other factors. A child support guidelines worksheet will be needed to determine the actual amount of the child support obligation; a Marlboro divorce attorney can assist you in preparing this worksheet and explaining the different factors that may impact the amount of child support awarded. There are two potential types of calculations for determining child support: i) a sole parenting worksheet; and 2) a shared parenting worksheet. Generally, to qualify for the shared parenting child support calculation, the parent of alternate residence (the P.A.R.) must enjoy at least 28% of the overnights with the child (this equates to 2 out of 7 overnights per week, on average).

Property that has been acquired and owned by the spouses during the marriage is considered marital property and will be subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. Other assets, such as those received by way of gift or inheritance, or property purchased prior to the marriage, may be exempt from distribution, as long as they have not been comingled with marital assets. An experienced divorce attorney in the Marlboro area can assist you in determining which assets are marital property and which may be exempt from distribution. Factors that may impact the allocation of assets in equitably distributing marital property are the length of the marriage, the income of each party, and the parties’ standard of living.

If you are looking for an experienced divorce lawyer who can offer legal counsel and representation during child custody, child support or the division of marital property in your divorce, call the offices of Goldstein Law Group today at 732-967-6777 or use our online form to schedule a Free 10 Minute Case Evaluation* with a divorce lawyer near Marlboro. We have offices conveniently located in Metuchen and Brielle, and proudly serve clients throughout New Jersey.