Going through a divorce is usually a complex undertaking. It can be very stressful, which can have a negative impact on your mental state. That can make it difficult to function normally. It’s best for you to learn ways that you can cope so you’re able to move forward...
Divorce And Family Law
Understanding postnuptial agreements
Maybe, like many couples, you and your spouse saw no reason for a prenuptial agreement when you got married. Perhaps you each came into the marriage with little more than a small checking account, a credit card, some IKEA furniture and a pile of student loans. Now,...
Worried about the first post-divorce holiday season with your kids? Here are some tips
As a parent, your first holiday season after a divorce can be fraught with worry and stress. You probably still aren’t on the best of terms with your ex, but you want the kids to have good holiday experiences and memories. It’s good to have a plan. Here are best ways...
How do the New Jersey family courts set child support amounts?
If there's one thing that parents fear when it comes to divorce, other than losing contact with their children, it is losing a significant amount of their income to child support payments. Despite prevalent myths from people claiming that the state has taken more than...
Be careful your spouse is not hiding assets in your divorce
Imagine finalizing your New Jersey divorce and walking away feeling content with your share of the limited assets you and your spouse held together. A few months later, you spot your ex bragging on social media about the new yacht he bought. Unless he just won the...
Are LGBT marriages and divorces different than heterosexual ones?
Same-sex marriage has been legal in the U.S. for five years (seven in New Jersey), but many states still have laws on the books that oppose it. That resistance signifies that some people view LGBT marriage as somehow different than heterosexual marriage. Is it? Is...
When an ex has little interest in helping to raise kids
Parents who end their marriage face many hardships, but child custody is one of the most contentious issues for many. Sometimes, both parents are determined to win a custody battle and want to play a central role in their child's life. On the other hand, some people...
How does alimony work?
If you would like to receive alimony payments as part of your divorce settlement, then you need to understand that it is a subjective matter where the court has a lot of power to make decisions without legal guidance. NJ.com explains there are no hard rules the court...
Preparing for an efficient divorce
When couples in New Jersey decide to get divorced, many do not wish for the process to drag on longer than it needs to. However, a lengthy, costly and stressful divorce is inevitable in situations where couples are inadequately prepared or determined to win it all. ...
What to do if the spouse does not want a divorce
Just like marriage, divorce also involves an agreement between couples. According to USA Today, almost half of the married people in USA divorce. However, most of these divorce cases involve highly contesting parties. Divorce is a contiguous process and can get hard...