Paramus, NJ 

Paramus is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. As a suburb of New York City, it is located 15 to 20 miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan and less than 10 miles from Upper Manhattan. Over 27, 000 people call this 10.57-square-mile borough home.

Paramus has earned high praise and recognition in a variety of different categories from media outlets. Here are a few of the accolades Paramus has garnered…

  • New Jersey Monthly Magazine ranked Paramus as the 21st best place to live in 2013.
  • CNN Money named Paramus one of the “Top 20 places with populations over 25,000 in the U.S. by median household income” 
  • A NerdWallet Survey stated that Paramus was the sixth-best place to start a business in New Jersey and ninth-best place for home ownership in the state 
  • A Fundera 2016 study named Paramus the fourth-best city in New Jersey for entrepreneurs

A Shopping Mecca

Paramus, NJ is the most densely packed shopping area in New Jersey and one of the largest shopping destinations in the country. In fact, the city’s four major indoor shopping centers generate over $5 billion in annual retail sales, more than any other zip code in the U.S. These malls include the Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus Park Mall, The Outlets at Bergen Town Center, and Fashion Center.

The “retail corridor” in Paramus includes the Garden State Parkway, which runs north-south and includes exits 161, 163 and 165 and New Jersey Routes 4 and 17. Customers enjoy no sales tax when shopping in New Jersey. Due to the state’s strict blue laws, non-food selling stores are closed on Sundays.

Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation

Golf: Paramus has four golf courses, the Paramus Golf and Country Club and Orchard Hills County Golf Course (operated by the county) and the Ridgewood Country Club and Arcola Country Club (private establishments). Ridgewood Country Club is one of the most renowned golf courses in the world and has served as the host of the Barclays FedEx Cup, a major golf tournament.

Parks and Recreation: The Bergen County Parks Department operates two parks in Paramus, the Van Saun County Park and Saddle River County Park. Van Saun County Park is located on the eastern side of the borough and covers 146 acres. The park features a playground, baseball field, basketball and tennis courts, and picnic areas. The park is also home to the Bergen County Zoo which showcases a variety of wildlife and animal species as well as an outdoor amphitheater, train, carousel, and pony rides.

On the western side of the borough is the Saddle River County Park. The park includes six miles of paved trails stretching from Ridgewood to Rochelle Park out to Glen Rock and is a primary spot for biking or walking.

Annual Events: Paramus organizes a variety of annual events for its residents and visitors. Some of which include a Pumpkin Hunt in October, the Lighting Ceremony and Winter Carnival, an Easter Egg Hunt, July 4th Independence Day Celebration, and the Terri Roemer Paramus Run featuring a 5K, 10K running race, one–mile “Fun Run”, & 5 km Health Walk for runners and walkers of all ages.

Arts and Culture: Paramus offers the community several options for indulging in the arts. The Ciccone Theatre at the Bergen Community College offers world class entertainment at an affordable cost for students and families.

The Bergen Museum of Art and Science features regional historical and local artwork including the Stefan Knapp Mural, the Mastodon skeletons, paintings, photographs, and other works. In addition to its art collection, the museum offers educational and outreach programs for the public.

 

Getting Divorced in Paramus

If you and your spouse are already separated or are contemplating divorce, you need an experienced Paramus attorney who can help you understand the divorce process in New Jersey. This process applies to all couples including those in a civil union or registered domestic partners who wish to terminate their legal relationship.

You may be eligible to move forward with a divorce in Paramus if you have irreconcilable differences with your spouse that are unable to be resolved. Our experienced divorce attorneys in Bergen County handle divorce cases in Paramus and other surrounding areas.

Grounds For A Paramus Divorce

You may also file on fault grounds, including adultery, desertion, imprisonment for longer than 18 months, deviant sexual conduct, drug abuse, alcohol abuse or extreme cruelty. If you and your spouse have already lived apart for 18 months, you can file for divorce. At least one individual moving forward with the divorce petition in Paramus will need to have lived in New Jersey for a minimum of one year. Either spouses’ home-county can be the home seat for the filing of a divorce petition.

There’s a good chance that you have a lot of questions if you decide to file for divorce in New Jersey. Being able to get your questions answered promptly with the help of an experienced attorney can give you a lot of peace of mind, so setting up a consultation with a Paramus divorce lawyer today can help you figure out your next steps.

There Is No Waiting Period For A Paramus Divorce

A judge may enter your Paramus divorce decree after a court hearing since there is no specific waiting period. It is important to bear in mind that if you are unable to come to a resolution on your own with your former spouse about critical issues in your divorce, including alimony, property division, child support and child custody, that the court will determine this for you.

Permanent or temporary alimony may be awarded based on the judge’s discretion and property division is charged with being done in an equitable manner, not necessarily equal.

Furthermore, child custody and child support are usually some of the most emotional and contentious issues in your Paramus divorce and this is why it is essential that you identify a knowledgeable Paramus divorce lawyer as soon as possible to represent you in this case. The outcome of your divorce case particularly as it relates to the child custody can have a major impact on your life as well as the life your children. So, you need someone who can help you sooner rather than later.

For a free consultation to learn more about your divorce legal options, call our office located in Hackensack at (201) 880-7070.