It’s very interesting to study divorce rates. Many people have heard the misnomer that half of all marriages end in divorce, or they’ve heard that the divorce rates just keep going up because the younger generation doesn’t care about marriage. In reality, though, the...
Tax season is not something that most of us look forward to. If you’re recently separated or divorced, the whole thing may feel more confusing than ever. Even the very first question – your filing status – may give you pause. Determining filing status As far as the...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
