Child support can feel confusing after remarriage because you may wonder how your new household affects old obligations. You want to protect your spouse, stay current, and avoid surprises. The key is ...

Successfully navigating child support starts with understanding how support is calculated, staying organized, and focusing on the child's needs throughout the process. Clear communication, accurate ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. Even those still working from home or working flex schedules found ...

In his Law and the Family column, Joel Brandes examines the history and current state of what he calls the "child support modification roller coaster" for matrimonial lawyers trying to understand when ...

My parents always told me to "get everything in writing." Law school instilled my need to get it right in writing. Such is easier said than done. Family Law attorneys routinely draft, and their ...

In many family court cases, the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines are used to automatically determine child support payments. In those instances, child support payments are calculated using a simple ...