The Early Settlement Panel (ESP) is a mandatory New Jersey court program designed to help divorcing couples resolve their financial disputes, such as alimony, child support, and asset division, without a costly, time-consuming trial. ...
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Starting Your NJ Divorce: The Initial Steps
To begin the divorce process in New Jersey, you must first satisfy residency requirements, which usually is established by living in the state for one year. ...
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How to Heal after Divorce and that Starts with Cultivating Gratitude.
Gratitude is more than a fleeting thank you, it’s a powerful practice that can rewire your brain for greater happiness and resilience. ...
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How to Make Sure You Have Thought of Everything in the Case Information Statement or Networth Statement.
The Case Information Statement (CIS) used in New Jersey or the Networth statement used in New York are iarguably the single most critical document in a New Jersey or New York divorce case involving financial issues like spousal support, child support, or property division. ...
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Default Judgements
A default judgement can occur when a defendant or respondent who was properly served, fails to answer a complaint or fails to appear for a case. If there is a failure to respond to or acknowledge a complaint, this is considered a default. ...
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Benefits of Being Authentic
Being Authentic means “living in a way that is true to your own values, beliefs, and personality, rather than trying to be someone you are not.” When you show up in your divorce and in life as someone you are not it increases your stress, emotional fatigue and may contribute to long term ...
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Uncontested Divorces
An uncontested divorce is one where the parties come to filing having agreed on all issues pertinent to the situation, such as custody and visitation of children and equitable distribution of debts and assets. Spouses who have amicably come to terms with the end of their marriage and are ready to ...
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Automatic orders- The Court’s Method of Protecting Assets
In order to ensure that the status quo or existing state of affairs is maintained while a divorce case is pending, the court has instituted specific orders. These orders come into effect immediately upon filing for divorce and are thus referred to as automatic orders. ...
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Setting the Tone for Success: Navigating the Divorce Journey
As we welcome the new year, we are excited to announce our themes for 2024 at The Law Office of Angela Barker LLC! They are "Navigating the Divorce Journey" and "Embracing a Positive Mindset."
Navigating the Divorce Journey
We at The Law Office of Angela Barker LLC are committed to transparency ...
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Wishing you a fantastic end to 2023 and a spectacular start to 2024!
Wishing you a fantastic end to 2023 and a spectacular start to 2024!
As 2023 Ends…
In this final chapter of 2023, we reflect on the journey we've shared over the past months. The Law Office of Angela Barker LLC has been honored to stand by your side, navigating the intricate paths of family law ...
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