Prenuptial agreements are legally binding contracts that are supposed to take care of assets, debts and financial expectations in case of separation or divorce. But what if, down the road, one partner questions the very foundation of this legal contract? What are the...
Divorce And Family Law
How can you modify an existing child custody order in New Jersey?
You may want to modify a child custody order for several reasons. It could be due to changes in circumstances that affect the well-being and best interests of the child or if the current custody arrangement is no longer viable due to a relocation. Either way, there...
What is a postnuptial agreement, and do you need one?
You are likely familiar with prenuptial agreements in which the parties address property rights and other financial matters before marrying. You may feel it is too late for such an agreement if you’re already married, but there is a similar agreement for wedded...
Two divorce settlement risks female breadwinners face
In the 21st century, it is no longer as uncommon as it once was for a woman to earn more than her male spouse. Research suggests that nearly half of women workers in America earn as much or more than their husbands. The change in the wage gap among heterosexual...
Reasons children may think they caused a divorce
Children often believe that a divorce is their own fault, and this can be very emotionally difficult for them. It is the reason why parents are often advised to reassure their children that both they and their ex still love the child and want to be involved. They also...
How does supervised visitation work?
There are numerous outcomes that can arise from child custody cases. Whichever arrangement the courts end up signing off on, the reasoning behind it will be based on the best interests of the child. In some cases, the court may decide that supervised visitation is...
What is legal custody of a child?
Generally speaking, when people talk about getting custody of their children in a divorce, they’re thinking about physical custody. This deals with where the child is going to live and who is going to be responsible for them at that time. If you and your ex have to...
Under what circumstances can a child custody order be modified?
The judge's decision in most legal matters is usually final unless reversed on appeal. However, there are instances when one or both parents can petition the court to modify an existing child custody order. However, it is important to understand that this decision...
Why are some dates harder to account for in a parenting plan?
Monday to Friday of most weeks, your children go to school. Saturday and Sunday, they don’t. That is how the standard week looks for school-age children, and as divorcing parents, it is relatively easy to plan custody and visitation around that. The problem is that...
Tips for making child custody exchanges easier
In some cases, children struggle with custody exchanges. They may be unhappy to go through the transition between homes, even if they’re happy at both parents' homes. It’s just that the exchange itself can feel a bit unsettling and they may complain about not being...