Family Law | Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P.

How judges decide which parent will have custody

On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | Feb 25, 2020 | Family Law

There are many different ways that people in New Jersey raise their children. When couples are living together, generally they each have various roles they take on and certain patterns emerge for who takes care of which responsibilities. Couples also may share all the...

How does New Jersey address a legal separation?

On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | Feb 19, 2020 | Family Law

While some states do allow couples to file for a legal separation, New Jersey is not one of them. However, there are two other procedures that can be used to accomplish a similar outcome. One is known as a Complaint for Separate Maintenance, and the other is a...