Video FAQs
Getting Started
- What issues are addressed during the divorce? (Peter C. Paras)
- What are the grounds for divorce in New Jersey? (Peter C. Paras)
- Can we have a legal separation? (Peter C. Paras)
- Are there ways to resolve our disputes without going to court? (Peter C. Paras)
- Once we have decided to divorce should I leave the house? (Peter C. Paras)
- Does the law protect me if I am an abused spouse? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
Working with a Family Law Attorney
- What should I consider when selecting a divorce attorney? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
- What should I bring when I first meet with an attorney? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
Working with Paras, Apy & Reiss
- Does Paras, Apy & Reiss have a “firm philosophy?” (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
- What kind of cases does the firm typically handle? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
- How does Paras Apy & Reiss approach a case where parents live in different countries? (Patricia E. Apy)
Child Custody
- What do the courts consider in deciding child custody? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
- What is most important in the custody decision? (Peter C. Paras)
- Do we have to go to court to resolve child custody? (Peter C. Paras)
- If my children don’t live with me when and how can I spend time with them? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
- Can I move out of New Jersey with my children? (Peter C. Paras)
Interstate and International Child Custody
- What are the unique concerns when parents live in different countries? (Patricia E. Apy)
- How does Paras, Apy & Reiss approach a case where parents live in different countries? (Patricia E. Apy)
- How can I see my child if he lives in a different country? (Patricia E. Apy)
- Do custody laws differ outside of the U.S. and how do you deal with the differences? (Patricia E. Apy)
- Do you have relationships with lawyers in other countries? (Patricia E. Apy)
- What do I do if my spouse takes my child out of the country without my permission? (Patricia E. Apy)
- Can I move out of New Jersey with my children? (Patricia E. Apy)
- What do I do if my spouse takes my child out of state without my permission? (Patricia E. Apy)
Alimony and Child Support
- What is alimony and when it is ordered? (Peter C. Paras)
- What is a C.I.S.? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
- Is permanent alimony really permanent and when is it ordered? (Peter C. Paras)
- What is rehabilitative alimony? (Peter C. Paras)
- What is limited duration alimony? (Peter C. Paras)
- Do the courts use formulas or rules of thumb in deciding alimony? (Peter C. Paras)
- What does child support cover and how long is it paid? (Peter C. Paras)
- How is child support calculated? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
- What are the Child Support Guidelines? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
- Are divorced parents required to pay for their children’s college costs and if so, how much? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
- Can my children be required to take loans for college? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
- What do I do if my spouse violates orders for alimony or child support? (Peter C. Paras)
- Once the court makes an order for alimony or child support can it be changed? (Peter C. Paras)
Division of Marital Property
- Who decides how property is divided? (Peter C. Paras)
- What is equitable distribution? (Peter C. Paras)
- What is a “high asset” case? (Peter C. Paras)
- What should I consider when I complete the “Assets and Liabilities” section of the C.I.S.? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
- Is there a practical way to divide our household goods and personal items without going to court? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
The Court Process
- What is a motion? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
- What should I consider in deciding whether to go to trial? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)
- What is important to the judge if I do go to trial? (Bonnie M.S. Reiss)