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When you have a child, you should be paying money to support them. That’s how the courts in New Jersey tend to see it, and that opinion holds whether you are married or dating the other parent of your child or if your relationship has ended. Our Morris County, NJ child support attorneys can help…

When you write a prenup, or prenuptial agreement, you and your spouse can come to an agreement in advance about how many of your potential conflicts will be solved if you were to get a divorce. No one wants to think about divorce before walking down the aisle, but this document can protect you and…

When courts consider arguments for child custody, the parent’s interests and needs are not the top priority. Instead, the judge wants to do what is in the best interest of the child. This means that the custody agreement has to be made with their health and happiness in mind. Our Morris County, NJ child custody…

We are proud to announce that two of our distinguished attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers, a testament to their dedication, skill, and excellence in the field of family law. John E. Clancy has been recognized in Best Lawyers for his outstanding contributions to Family Law. His commitment…

We are proud to announce that Nicole A. Cioffi, an esteemed attorney here at Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, has been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for her exceptional work in Family Law. This recognition marks Nicole's continued excellence in the legal profession, having been honored…

When one parent tries to turn their children against their former spouse, the courts can step in. Parental alienation can deprive a child of healthy relationships with both of their parents, and the court often believes that having good relationships with both parents is in the best interests of the child. If you think that…

When you receive child support payments or send them, you may be wondering if they are treated like any other expense or income. Does the IRS or state treasury have any interest in the payments you give to or get from your spouse? The answer is generally no, but having kids and being divorced can…

Your divorce records are important, and you cannot just get rid of them because you are tired of being reminded of that time in your life. These records still have some important uses, and you’ll definitely be annoyed if you do not have them when you end up needing them. Here’s some advice on the…

It can be hard to guess how long your divorce will take to get finalized. Our Morris County, NJ divorce lawyers can guide you through the process and tell you how you may be able to speed up the dissolution of your marriage though. If there is a way to save time or an issue…

There are a few different ways for divorcing couples to come to an agreement on matters relating to their marriage and its dissolution, but can you be forced to try specific methods of conflict resolution? You can in New Jersey. When you ask a judge to settle things for you, they might instead order you…