The Law Offices of
Edward S. Cooper, Esq.
Serving Clients in Rahway, Clark, Roselle, Roselle Park, Garwood, Elizabeth, Cranford, Edison, and throughout Union County, Essex County, and northern Middlesex County. Any time the parents of a child or children divorce, part of their divorce settlement agreement will be a child support component. Child support is determined using a strict set of guidelines provided by… Continue Reading
During many Union County divorces, one of the key issues that will need to be decided is that of alimony and spousal support. Alimony is awarded in a wide variety of scenarios to spouses who traditionall have relied on the other spouse for financial support. Different from child support, there are no strict guidelines for… Continue Reading
In New Jersey almost every case proceeds on a no-fault basis, even though on occasion a spouse may want to proceed on claims of adultery, extreme cruelty, or another fault-based ground. Most divorces in New Jersey are filed as no-fault under the category of irreconcilable differences.The law recognizes that after six months of such differences,… Continue Reading
After a divorce, there is nothing more appealing than the thought of taking a nice vacation with your children. There are a number of factors that should be considered when you or the other party is planning a vacation. That is why in this article we are here to give you some advice about how… Continue Reading
Linden Family Lawyer serving clients with child support claims across Union County New Jersey law regarding child support boils down to the fact that both parents have a financial obligation to support their children. However, that is where the simplicity ends on this often complicated and contentious issue. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, it… Continue Reading
New Jersey’s Alimony laws allow for changes to alimony and spousal support agreements when certain circumstances change significantly, and permanently. One of these such changes is the loss of employment of the supporting party. Lawmakers understand the burdens any loss of job can place upon an individual, and as such allow these individuals to petition… Continue Reading
Subsequent to divorce, people often move on to new relationships. However, living with a new partner can cause complications to an existing alimony proceedings. Cohabitation and its effects on alimony is habitually one of the most difficult family law issues to sort through. The different types of alimony can make it confusing in some cases but generally speaking, the payer of… Continue Reading
Linden Drug Crimes Attorney Here to Protect Your Rights The state laws in the US vary regarding the use of marijuana. Some states such as New Jersey and New York allow medical use of the drug, but do not allow recreational use of the drug. Other states such as Alaska, Colorado, and Washington allow both… Continue Reading
While the procedure of getting a divorce is emotionally challenging, the splitting of assets that comes with the procedure often times plays a part in making it expensive for the parties involved. For this reason, among many others, couples may seek divorce without legal representation of any kind. Although this is possible, but it does… Continue Reading
Child emancipation is the process of legally declaring a child an independent adult. It may take many different forms depending on the unique circumstances of both the child and/or their guardians. Cases of child emancipation may mean big changes to existing legal agreements in the area of divorce and child support. Though in New Jersey… Continue Reading
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We're devoted to serving clients in our local community, including our neighbors in Rahway, Clark, Roselle, Roselle Park, Garwood, Elizabeth, Cranford, Edison, and throughout Union County, Essex County, and northern Middlesex County.
Telephone:908-481-4625
Fax:908-925-2505
812 North Wood Avenue, Suite 303
Linden, NJ 07036