Legal matters that relate to your family weigh heavily on you, and protecting your rights is key. Whether you’re facing a divorce, need to resolve a specific divorce term, need a term modification, or have a child custody or support case outside of divorce, it’s a matter of family law. An experienced family law attorney at Weinberg, Kaplan & Smith, P.A., in Ocean County appreciates the significance of your case and will spare no effort in their quest to help.
Divorce, the Terms of Divorce, and Term Modifications
Although every divorce is as unique as the marriage it dissolves, the issues that must be resolved in a divorce remain consistent. These include the following:
- The equitable, or fair, distribution of marital assets
- Child custody, which is addressed in terms of legal and residential custody in New Jersey
- Child support
- Spousal support, which is also known as alimony
After a divorce and over the course of time, your family may also experience significant changes that require modifications of one or more of the prevailing terms, with respect to the children or support. This is not uncommon, and the law allows for modification of custody and support when warranted.
Mediation
Regardless of the kind of term or modification you and your ex or soon-to-be ex need to resolve, you have the option of negotiating mutually agreeable compromises between yourselves. If settlement negotiations have stalled, even with the assistance of experienced family law lawyers, mediation can help you move forward by finding common ground.
Most couples prefer to retain decision-making authority when it comes to matters as sensitive and personal as family law matters, and mediation can help make this happen. At mediation, each of you – along with your skilled legal counsel – will move through a negotiation process that’s guided by a professional mediator. Their job is helping the two of you build on any compromises you’ve reached so far and helping you explore your best options in the context of the law.
Notably, mediation offers a structured, collaborative way to resolve issues with the help of a neutral third-party. During mediation, both spouses and their respective attorneys work with a neutral third-party mediator to resolve all outstanding issues in a structured and cooperative setting. This process often leads to more efficient, cost-effective outcomes while allowing both parties greater control over the final agreement.
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse also falls under the umbrella of family law, and it refers to a pattern of abuse that can be classified as physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual. The abuse itself can take any of the following forms:
- Physical violence
- Sexual abuse
- Threats and intimidation
- Coercive control
- Isolation
- humiliation
- Financial control
A seasoned family law lawyer can help you address the matter of domestic abuse head-on and discuss available resources as you navigate a path forward. The patterns of abusive behavior tend to escalate, therefore, consulting with a compassionate family law attorney early on and proceeding with caution is always advised.
An Experienced Ocean County Family Law Lawyer Is on Your Side
The dedicated Ocean County family law attorneys at Weinberg, Kaplan & Smith, P.A., have earned an exemplary reputation for helping clients like you resolve their family law cases favorably. We are committed to protecting your rights, and we welcome the opportunity to help. To learn more about what we can do for you, please don’t delay in contacting us online or calling us at 856-795-9400 today.