When two people fall in love and decide to get married, few do so with the goal of getting divorced several months or years down the road. Unfortunately, thousands of couples file for divorce each year in the U.S. While some couples mutually agree to end their...
Divorce And Family Law
What should you know about joint credit card debt during divorce?
Many couples charge expenses to their credit card without much thought. While they’re married, they may be able to pay those off or at least make the minimum payments. Some may not realize that the very thing that was a benefit for them during the marriage will turn...
How to handle supervised visitation
It can be a blow to a parent when their soon-to-be-ex not only seeks full custody of their child but asks that their visitation be supervised. If a court has ordered supervised visitation, it’s crucial that you don’t let the restrictions affect your relationship with...
What types of spousal support are available in New Jersey?
In many marriages, one spouse earns more than the other spouse even when both work full-time jobs. If a divorce becomes imminent, the lesser earning spouse feels concerned about how they will support themselves. One effective way to combat financial concerns in your...
How is child custody decided?
In any child custody case, the main concern is the health and wellbeing of the children involved. It should be your goal, as well as the court’s, to make sure that your children get through this situation as healthily as possible. Divorces can be emotionally and...
How divorce impacts children
Going through a divorce is often a challenging experience for adults. Many don’t think about how much this milestone affects the children, though. There are several things that kids might worry about when their parents are going through a divorce. As the adult in the...
Can the state of New Jersey help you collect your child support?
In a word, yes. Most states have strict enforcement services developed to deter those who might otherwise abandon their support obligations. In many cases, knowing that the state might step in for nonpayment of child support keeps noncustodial parents current....
What should you include in a prenuptial agreement?
In 1998, the state of New Jersey adopted the Uniform Premarital and Pre-Civil Union Agreement Act. The purpose of this law is to provide parameters for prenuptial agreements that dictate what can be, and what cannot be included in a prenuptial agreement. What is a...
Helping your child cope with their emotions over your divorce
When parents divorce, the adults aren’t the only ones who suffer emotional damage. The children are also impacted. Some children might not be able to put their feeling into words. Others might feel like they don’t have an outlet for discussing how they feel. It’s...
Divorce and debt: How is marital debt shared during divorce in New Jersey?
When it comes to equitable property distribution, most couples overlook the subject of sharing marital debts or liabilities during divorce. It is easy to discuss who gets to keep the home or the car, but what about the credit card debt, car loans and any other...


