by Andrew M. Shaw | Sep 13, 2020 | Pet Custody | NJ Divorce Lawyer
Our pets are like members of the family. I am often confronted by clients who are deeply concerned about which spouse will keep the dog in the event of a divorce. So, who gets custody of the dog? NEW JERSEY TREATS PETS AS PROPERTY WITH SPECIAL EMOTIONAL VALUE While...
by Andrew M. Shaw | Aug 30, 2020 | Child Support | NJ Divorce Lawyer
Generally, retroactive modification is prohibited. As with many things in the law, the answer is “maybe.” Generally, the retroactive modification of child support is prohibited under New Jersey law, which provides as follows: “No payment or installment of an order for...
by Andrew M. Shaw | Aug 25, 2020 | Litigation | NJ Divorce Lawyer
In the Family Part of the Superior Court, it is often tempting to seek the removal of a seemingly biased judge. When a decision is unfavorable, it is easy to suspect bias or corruption. Of course, trial judges in the State of New Jersey are obligated to conduct...
by Andrew M. Shaw | Aug 17, 2020 | Firm Updates | NJ Divorce Lawyer
New office location in Flemington, NJ! Shaw Divorce & Family Law LLC is proud to announce the establishment of its second office. Our new location in Flemington, NJ will be more convenient and accessible to residents of Hunterdon County, and our primary office...
by Andrew M. Shaw | Aug 1, 2020 | Custody | NJ Divorce Lawyer
Brace yourself. If your goal is to obtain sole legal custody, you are facing a severe uphill battle. Joint legal custody is presumptive and will be awarded in the vast majority of cases. Barring extreme circumstances, sole legal custody is not a reasonable objective...
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