Child Support

Civil Union Dissolution or Ending a Domestic Partnership

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 in interpreting and applying the law and finding practical solutions […]

How Can I End, Modify, or Reduce Alimony?

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. What Are the Kinds of Alimony in New Jersey? If […]

Child Support and Emancipation

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 knowledge and skill to help you. If you have doubts […]

Does Refusing Overtime Mean I Am Underemployed? 

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 Jersey residents and must therefore be factored, though some special […]

Do I Have an Obligation to Pay College Expenses in NJ?

Providing comprehensive legal representation in Union County and across NJ for over 30 years, attorney Edward S. Cooper ESQ discusses child support laws regarding college expenses. Do I have an obligation to pay college courses? A question a get numerous times is, Mr. Cooper do I have an obligation to pay college courses? In New […]