Irene Shor, Esq.

  The basic rules and procedures for same-sex divorce are the same as for all divorces. Still, married LGBTQ+ couples might face particular complications, including parental and property rights issues. This complicated and frustrating process could become even more so if your relationship started before your marriage was legal. Here are some of the different things our LGBTQ+ divorce attorney in NJ feels you should keep in mind when looking to divorce from your partner: Custody & Child Support Issues Unfortunately, when a marriage ends badly, the same people who fought for marriage equality will sometimes use discriminatory parentage laws against an ex. That is because laws in many states still use gendered language (such as mother and father or husband and wife) when establishing a parent-child relationship. But this gendered language doesn’t necessarily mean those laws don’t apply to LGBTQ+ couples. By working with an attorney that specializes in LGBTQ+ divorces , you will be...

  You have two options for dissolving a marriage: divorce or annulment. To determine which option is appropriate for you, speak with a divorce attorney in New Jersey. However, these are the basics that you should understand. Annulment Annulments are a much quicker and simpler process since it legally nullifies the marriage. The catch is that far fewer couples qualify for them. To obtain an annulment, you generally must prove that the marriage was either void or voidable from the beginning. For example, if you and another person wed while intoxicated, you may be granted an annulment. Likewise, if you discover that your partner is already married or has been purposefully hiding impotence or addiction, you may qualify.  Speak with an experienced divorce attorney if you believe you might qualify for an annulment. However, bear in mind that you might lose certain property rights under an annulment; they are typically only sought for short marriages where finances and assets haven’...

  Some marriages are a mistake in manners beyond emotions. If you believe your marriage is invalid or shouldn’t have been permitted legally, it’s best to find an annulment attorney. In New Jersey, you typically have a short range of time to qualify for an annulment (although exceptions exist.) If you have been married for 30 days or less, you might be granted an annulment without any cause. For people beyond this time limit, you must be able to demonstrate that the marriage should have been invalid at the time it was entered. New Jersey law fines these circumstances for annulments: Bigamy: If one person is already married, the second marriage can be deemed invalid. Duress: If one person marries another because of undue pressure, an annulment attorney may be able to help. Underage: In the state of New Jersey, a person under the age of 18 cannot consent to marriage. Impotence: If one person knew they were incapable of having children and did not inform the other party before marriag...