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Child custody and support are often the most emotionally sensitive aspects of any divorce or family separation. At Cosner Law, we understand the impact these decisions have on both parents and children. Our goal is to help clients secure custody arrangements that serve the best interests of the child while ensuring that financial support is fair and consistent with New Jersey law. Whether you’re pursuing sole custody, joint custody, or seeking to enforce or modify a support order, our team brings decades of experience to protect your rights and your child’s future.
New Jersey courts prioritize the child’s well-being, encouraging parents to reach cooperative solutions whenever possible. Custody decisions are based on a variety of factors, including each parent’s relationship with the child, living arrangements, and ability to provide a stable environment. Child support, on the other hand, is typically determined by a formula that considers each parent’s income, time spent with the child, and necessary expenses like healthcare and childcare. We’re here to guide you through the legal process with clarity, compassion, and focused advocacy.
Custody is based on the best interests of the child. Courts consider factors like each parent’s ability to provide care, the child’s relationship with each parent, and the home environment. Joint legal custody is common, but physical custody arrangements vary depending on the case.
New Jersey uses a statewide formula that considers both parents’ income, number of children, and how parenting time is divided. Additional factors like childcare, health insurance, and special needs may affect the total support amount.
Yes. If there’s a substantial change in circumstances—such as a job change, relocation, or change in the child’s needs—either parent can request a modification through the court. It’s important to have legal guidance when pursuing or contesting a change.
When a marriage ends, one of the most complex and emotionally charged aspects is the division of financial assets and determining whether spousal support (alimony) is appropriate. At Cosner Law, we guide clients through this process with clarity and experience, ensuring that your rights are protected and that financial arrangements are fair and sustainable. Whether you are seeking alimony or defending against it, we work to ensure that your future financial security is considered every step of the way.
New Jersey law requires that all marital assets be divided equitably—but equitable doesn’t always mean equal. The court considers a wide range of factors, including the length of the marriage, each party’s income and earning capacity, and contributions to the household or family business. Our attorneys help you understand what you’re entitled to and what obligations you may face, offering practical legal solutions during what can be a financially uncertain time.
The court considers multiple factors, including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and ability to earn, the standard of living established during the marriage, and any sacrifices made for the household (like staying home to raise children).
Not necessarily. New Jersey follows equitable distribution, which means marital property is divided fairly—not always equally. Assets acquired during the marriage are typically subject to division, but how they’re split depends on your specific situation.
Yes. Alimony can be modified if there’s a significant change in circumstances, such as job loss, retirement, or changes in financial need. A court-approved modification is required to make these changes legally enforceable.
Medicaid can provide essential financial assistance for long-term care, but the application process is complex, and mistakes can be costly. At Cosner Law Group, we help individuals and families plan for Medicaid eligibility while protecting assets. Whether you need assistance with Medicaid applications, asset protection strategies, or long-term care planning, our attorneys provide the guidance and legal solutions you need.
Medicaid is a federal program that pays for the medical care of those who cannot afford it. Medicaid pays for physicians’ services, medications, hospital visits and other forms of medical treatment, as well as long-term stays in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or even some homecare services.
Eligibility is determined by the value of the individual’s assets and income. For married individuals, it is based upon the assets and income of both husband and wife.
No. There is an appeals procedure consisting of three steps: administrative review, administrative hearing and finally, court proceeding.
Medicare is an insurance program that is available only to those who are 65 years of age and older and certain disabled individuals. This federal program also provides payment for medical treatment; however it provides only limited coverage. It does not provide funds for long-term care in a nursing home. Medicaid pays for all the medical expenses of those eligible.
Yes, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements of both programs.
Laws concerning Medicaid are quite complex and their interpretation varies from state to state. Also, these laws are always changing. Elder law attorneys provide legal expertise in understanding these laws and their changes. We ensure that you or your family member will qualify for Medicaid and assist with the challenging process of applying for Medicaid.
The attorneys of Cosner Law Group provide indispensable legal services to the elderly and their families. The Firm has an elder law group designed specifically to cater to the needs of the elderly and their children. Staci A. Cosner, Esq. is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; she lectures frequently on Elder Law topics. As people age, it is important for them to be aware of the benefits and problems specific to the elderly. We offer a free initial consultation to explain our available services and determine the needs of the family.
As Americans live longer, the legal and practical concerns confronting the elderly and their loved ones have grown increasingly complex. At Cosner Law Group, our experienced elder law attorneys assist clients and their families to navigate these issues through proper planning. Among other things, we prepare powers of attorney and advance health care directives which ensure that proper medical treatment will be provided as needed. Our attorneys also provide advice concerning long-term care options.
If you or an elderly loved one needs legal advice about any area of elder law, from Medicaid planning to long-term care financing, contact our East Brunswick elder law attorneys.
Elder law focuses on legal issues affecting older adults, including estate planning, long-term care, Medicaid planning, guardianship, and protecting assets. Our attorneys help seniors and their families make informed decisions about their future.
With proper planning, you can protect your assets while ensuring you or your loved one qualifies for Medicaid or other benefits. We assist in setting up trusts and other legal strategies to safeguard your estate.
Medicaid planning helps individuals qualify for long-term care benefits while preserving their assets. It’s best to start planning early, as Medicaid has strict eligibility requirements and look-back periods.
A power of attorney allows a designated person to manage financial or healthcare decisions if you become incapacitated, while a guardianship is court-appointed when someone can no longer make decisions for themselves and hasn’t planned ahead.
Creating advance directives, such as a living will and durable power of attorney, ensures that your medical and financial decisions are made according to your preferences if you are unable to communicate them.
Very few people enter a marriage with the expectation of divorce, and there are many factors that an individual needs to consider before they move forward with the dissolution of marriage process. The divorce laws in New Jersey can be confusing and intimidating to the uninitiated, which is why most people choose to retain the services of a New Jersey family law attorney to represent them through the process.
A New Jersey divorce attorney is familiar with the laws that can affect your share of the marital assets and debt, parental custody, child support, spousal support, and other legal matters that may follow you long after your divorce is finalized. In East Brunswick, NJ, the family law and divorce lawyers of Cosner Law Group represent individuals who are seeking the dissolution of their marriage. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.
New Jersey does not require you to have an attorney for an uncontested divorce. There are, however, many reasons why having an attorney and hiring legal representation is in your best interest. Divorces that begin amicably can become adversarial. Additionally, even if the marriage is recent, you may have acquired a substantial amount of marital property. Divorce is a legal process and can be extremely confusing. For this reason, it is usually in your best interest to hire a family law attorney who handles the dissolution of marriage.
In most cases, the courts will not award sole physical custody to either parent if the other parent is fit and involved in their lives. There are cases where it is beneficial for the children to spend more time in one parent’s homes. In these instances, the court may award primary physical custody.
New Jersey enforces child support through the Probation Division. An attorney can file through the courts.
At Cosner Law Group, we believe that estate planning is an essential component for protecting and preserving the assets you have worked so hard to accumulate and want to pass on to your loved ones.
Cosner Law Group attorneys have the experience and knowledge to help you and your family plan for the future no matter what size estate you may have. We can suggest and draft estate planning documents to fit every situation. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our estate planning lawyers to discuss your needs and options.
An estate plan ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, helps protect your family from legal complications, and can minimize tax liabilities on your estate. Without a plan, state laws will determine how your assets are handled.
A will outlines how your assets should be distributed after your passing and goes through probate. A trust, on the other hand, allows for asset management during your lifetime and can help avoid probate, providing greater flexibility and control over distributions.
It is important to appoint someone you trust to handle financial and healthcare decisions if you become incapacitated. This person should be responsible, organized, and capable of making important decisions in your best interest.
Strategic estate planning can reduce or eliminate estate and inheritance taxes by utilizing trusts, gifting strategies, and other tax-saving tools. Our firm provides tailored advice to help protect your assets and ensure more of your estate passes to your beneficiaries.
Your estate plan should be reviewed and updated after major life events such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, a significant change in assets, or changes to tax laws. We work closely with clients to keep their estate plans current and aligned with their evolving needs.
Cosner Law Group’s New Jersey estate administration attorneys have decades of experience guiding clients through the full spectrum of estate administration and probate matters. Our legal team provides compassionate legal services, including estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, succession planning, and probate litigation.
You can also turn to Cosner Law Group for help with estate tax, wills and trusts disputes, and property distribution. Whether you’re an executor of an estate or working with loved ones to manage the estate administration documentation, our attorneys are ready and available to guide you.
Contact our East Brunswick, NJ attorneys to schedule a free initial consultation.
Probate is the legal process of validating a will and overseeing the distribution of assets after someone passes away. It is typically required when the deceased owned assets solely in their name without designated beneficiaries.
The length of the probate process depends on factors such as the complexity of the estate, potential disputes, and court schedules. On average, it can take several months to over a year to fully administer an estate.
An Executor is responsible for collecting and managing the deceased’s assets, paying debts and taxes, distributing the estate to beneficiaries, and ensuring all legal requirements are met. Working with an attorney can help fulfill these duties properly.
Some estates may be subject to federal estate taxes and New Jersey inheritance taxes, depending on their value and the relationship of beneficiaries to the deceased. An estate attorney can help navigate tax obligations and minimize tax exposure.
If a will is contested due to claims of undue influence, lack of capacity, or improper execution, the probate court will review the evidence and make a determination. An experienced probate attorney can assist with will contests and estate disputes.
Cosner Law Group, Counsellors at Law are family law attorneys in East Brunswick, New Jersey dedicated to providing comprehensive legal advocacy on behalf of families throughout the Garden State.
As family law attorneys, we also advise clients on an array of related legal subjects. Divorce cases are a big part of our practice, but we also provide legal services in instances of adoption, alimony, prenuptial agreements, child support, restraining orders, and many other family matters.
New Jersey does not have a formal legal separation process. Couples have the option to proceed to filing for divorce without a formal separation period. New Jersey residents can execute a private separation agreement that acts as a contract to separate.
Not necessarily. Divorces do not need to be drawn out or complicated. In instances where there are no children and the assets and debt are not in dispute, they can be settled in a relatively short amount of time. A family law attorney will help you through the divorce process.
Mediation is often used to resolve problems arising from divorce, custody, and support. Family issues can be identified with a view to joint solutions. This cost-effective approach to dispute resolution enables the parties to retain control over the outcome to a much greater degree than when they are mandated to accept the decision of a judge.
