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Child Support Guidelines – What is Included?: Part 2

The previous post laid out the three different categories of expenses that are included in the basic child support award. Let’s start with an explanation for fixed costs.

Fixed costs - according to the court, fixed costs account for 38% of the child support award. These are costs incurred even when your children are not residing with you., ie: housing and utility costs. This category also includes mortgage interest payments, home equity loan payments, repairs or maintenance on the housing, rent, and miscellaneous household equipment.

Fixed costs will be adjusted when the non-custodial parent is spending at least two overnights per week with the children. Consult with an attorney to find out additional specifics on this category and if the court will consider an adjustment based on extraordinary expenses in this area.

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Child Support Guidelines – What is Included?: Part 1

The basic child support award takes many expenses into consideration. New Jersey has broken those expenses down into three different categories. Fixed costs, variable costs and controlled costs. This may seem a bit specific for those of you reading this entry, however, it is important to note that the court can adjust the award based on fixed or variable costs, but not for control costs.

Stay tuned for the differences between these types of expenses. Knowing which of your expenses falls into which category can help you when applying for an adjustment to your child support.

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New Jersey setting trends for Protecting Victims of Spousal Abuse

New Jersey has finally gotten the system into place which allows law enforcement all across the country to access a database listing all final restraining orders issued in the state. For more information check out:

Online Resource for restraining orders

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Case Information Statements – How important are they?

Every time I meet with a new client and provide them with the forms they need to complete, I get a sense that people become overwhelmed with the dreaded Case Information Statement.

What is it? The CIS is probably the most important form you will fill out during the divorce process. It plays a heavy role in calculating child support, alimony and helps determine what assets and liabilities are subject to equitable distribution. So, take your time with this form. Ask your attorney for help and make sure it is accurate. Sure you can always update it, (and are required to update it toward the end of the process) but it is best to be as complete as possible.

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Domestic Violence – Stalking: Part 2

Like other types of domestic violence, stalking often escalates into physical encounters and can last for long periods of time if you do not get help to put an end to it. Here’s some more troubling statistics on stalking:
• Women who are stalked by a domestic partner will be physically assaulted by that same person 81% of the time.
• Women who are stalked by a domestic partner will be sexually assaulted by that same person 31% of the time.
Legal professionals can help guide you in the right direction to put an end to the cycle of domestic violence. It is never easy to get out of these types of situations, but with the right advice, you can be on your way to freedom.

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Domestic Violence - Stalking: Part 1

Stalking is against the law in New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 2C:12-10 is the criminal statute for stalking. Here are some interesting statistics from the Stalking Resource Center:
• Over 1 million women and almost 371,000 men are stalked every year in the U.S.
• 1 out of 12 women will be stalked at some point in their lifetime.
• 77% of female victims know their stalker.
• 87% of people who commit stalking offenses are men.
These statistics paint a very serious picture. Stalking is a huge problem and can very easily escalate into a physical situation. Contact your local law enforcement immediately if you have suspect someone is stalking you. With the help of a qualified attorney, you can obtain a restraining order and help put an end to the fear.

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The majority of the law I practice involves helping women through difficult divorces where domestic violence is present. One of the most difficult situations to address is violence against the children present in the home, or while the children are present.

www.endabuse.org is a great website that states some of the staggering statistics on domestic violence and children. Here are a few of them:

• A study of over 6,000 American families showed that 50% of men who frequently abuse their wives also abuse their children.
• Over 50% of women who are victims of domestic violence live have children under the age of 12 living in the home where the violence occurs.
• Somewhere between 3 and 10 million children per year witness some form of domestic violence.

The bottom line is that children who live in homes with an abuser, whether they are being physically harmed or not, will suffer the consequences.

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Domestic Violence – What are the facts?

The sad truth is that 1 out of every 4 women will experience domestic violence in
their lifetime. It is truly an amazing statistic that is staggering. Check out this website to get more statistics on the extent of domestic violence in New Jersey.

More facts on domestic violence

If you are being abused, either physically or emotionally, there are alternatives for you and your children. They are people who can help. The best thing to do is contact your local domestic violence hotline to get more information on how to solve the immediate problem.

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