Union County NJ Family Law Attorney Blog

Tips to Pivot An Emotionally Difficult Separation into a Positive & Mutually Beneficial Co-Parenting Relationship Love carries an element of risk. For many who make what they believe is an unbreakable marriage vow to love their partner “till death do you part,” they never expect […]

After a divorce, ex-spouses move in their own life directions and continue their growth. The arrangements put forth in a divorce agreement sometimes do not fit with the emerging circumstances of one or both exes after a period of time. When this happens, modifications must […]

If you’re considering divorce, you need to know the four general divorce options: Do-It-Yourself, Mediated, Collaborative, and Litigated. There are upsides and downsides to each one. Do It Yourself Divorce We urge you strongly not to proceed with a do-it-yourself divorce! Divorce is complicated, financially […]

Deciding to end any relationship can be difficult and emotionally overwhelming. Though all couples ending relationships are contracted by many of the same challenges, resolving the issues in a same-sex divorce, civil union dissolution, or ending a domestic partnership may require special skills and knowledge […]

New relationships can affect divorce-related issues, including alimony, child support, and even child custody. After a divorce, people are often excited to move on with their regular lives which include dating, it is important to be careful with new relationships after a New Jersey divorce. […]

Divorce, custody, and relocation when the separating couple has children can be very complex. The New Jersey Superior Court: Family Part holds as its central focus the best interests of the children in all divorce and custody proceedings. This also applies to relocation cases, when […]

Family Law Attorney serving clients across Union, Essex, and Middlesex Counties with offices in Linden, NJ Attorney Edward S. Cooper is equipped with all of the knowledge and skill to help you in all Family Law related issues. If you have doubts or questions about […]

Experienced Child Support and Emancipation Attorney Union County New Jersey We serve clients across Union, Essex, and Middlesex Counties with offices in Linden, NJ With over 30 years of experience practicing law in Union County, NJ attorney Edward S. Cooper is equipped with all of the […]

Child support payments are calculated based on the income of the parent responsible for paying it. When factoring in this payment calculation, many wonder how any overtime and bonuses earned figure into child support structures, if at all. These payments count as income for New […]

Alimony and the Recent Tax Reform Attorney Union County New Jersey Helping clients across Union, Essex, and Middlesex Counties with offices in Linden, NJ Our founding attorney  Edward S. Cooper ESQ has served as a panelist in the Early Settlement Panel – a mediation panel […]