Prenuptial agreements are no longer seen as something only used by the rich, famous and powerful. However, younger couples or those of any age who may not have what they consider significant assets to protect still too often dismiss the idea First, prenups aren’t just...
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How to cope after your divorce
Divorce might bring relief to some people, but there are others who are devastated when they find out that their marriage is ending. For these people, trying to find ways to lessen the heartbreak and make the situation a bit easier becomes a focal point. There are a...
Should you divorce because of emotional abuse from your spouse?
This question is not easy to answer. The response may be vastly different for each person affected by spousal emotional abuse in New Jersey, this nation or the world. What is clear, though, is this: the impact of a spouse's continually abusive behavior on their...
Financial risk tolerance may define your risk of divorce
A study performed on 5,300 German couples between 2004 and 2017 was recently published in The Economic Journal by researchers at the University of California-San Diego. This study looked at how likely these individuals were to take risks, including how often they’d...
Medical issues can lead to divorce
Divorce can happen for many reasons, but people tend to focus mostly on infidelity as the main source of marital problems. It’s important to diversify your thinking and consider other potential reasons, especially if you think you may get divorced and you want to plan...
Getting divorced? Get your own bank account, first
Do you and your spouse share bank accounts, credit card accounts and things of this nature? It’s what a lot of couples do, and it can work while you’re married. If you’re thinking of getting a divorce, though, you want to get your own accounts before you break the...
Deciding to cut contact with an ex during divorce
Sometimes, couples work through the end of their marriage amicably, which helps reduce tension, minimize stress and streamline the divorce process while saving money and time. However, this is not possible for everyone and some people decide to cut contact completely...
Helping your children cope with your divorce
Deciding to divorce is likely one of the most emotionally draining decisions you have ever made. Unfortunately, you will need to make many difficult choices in the near future. Some of the most heart-wrenching moments will center on the children. You and your spouse...
The fate of the business — a major a focus in your divorce
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, one of your main concerns will be the fate of the business you built together. You have three primary options to consider when you enter the property division stage of your divorce proceedings. Put the business...
The benefits of a prenup for New Jersey business owners
Most couples don't want to think about divorce before they're married. However, if one or both spouses own a business, they may want to have a plan in place in case their relationship gets turbulent. Entrepreneurs don't often think about marriage and perhaps much less...
