Sometimes people stay in bad marriages because they do not want to go through a long and expensive divorce process. While it is true that some divorces can cost both spouses a lot of money and take months or even years to finalize, that does not always have to be the...
Uncertainties abound in any divorce. While no one can fully prepare for how circumstances play out, diligent documentation can prevent the process from being a paperwork nightmare. Since divorce is a legal undertaking, accomplishing specific forms and gathering...
For decades now we have been hearing about how a divorce can have a negative impact on children. While divorce may genuinely be the best decision for you and your spouse, the effect on your children may be different. Even children who are old enough to understand what...
New Jersey is an equitable distribution state that divides a divorcing couple’s marital assets and liabilities based on what they deem fair, which does not necessarily mean a 50/50 split. Thus, courts require soon-to-be ex-couples to be forthcoming with their...
Divorce puts your child in a tough situation. Not only do they have to go through the pain of the separation, but they will likely worry about how their relationship with you and the other parent will turn out after the divorce’s finalization. However, you can prevent...
When parents divorce, there are often two big concerns: child support and child custody. However, one way that some parents believe that they can avoid both issues is evenly splitting custody. The idea is that if they split custody evenly, neither parent will pay...
Spousal abuse is a form of domestic violence when a person experiences abuse from their own spouse. Regardless of whether it was the first time your spouse hit you, it is still spousal abuse. New Jersey domestic violence laws protect all household members from...