The end of a marriage is a difficult time for many people, but some people are able to move past the contentious matters in their marriage and continue to run a business together. There are several things to consider if you and your ex are going to retain joint...
How can your ex use the child support you pay?
One of the most common complaints from those who have to pay child support is that they feel like they’re actually supporting their ex. They worry that the other adult is using the money to finance their own lifestyle, rather than to take care of the children. When...
Steps to take if your ex ignores the custody agreement
The first time your ex was late to pick up or drop off your child, you shrugged it off. Life gets busy. You know how it is. The next time, you were frustrated. After that, you began to suspect there was a real problem. Things came to a head when your ex just refused...
What happens to your pets when you divorce in New Jersey?
Those with pets they love often refer to their animals as their “fur babies.” Even those with human children develop intense attachments to the animals in their family. Those bonds could be at risk during a divorce. You probably already know that the New Jersey courts...
What happens when unmarried parents break up?
Most people know that custody battles are one of the hardest parts of modern divorce. What people often don't realize is that parents don't have to get married for their breakups to cause a custody dispute. New Jersey recognizes the parental rights of unmarried...
Transgender? Non-binary? Gender-fluid? Gender non-conforming? You have rights in New York
American society has made a lot of progress over the last few decades when it comes to recognizing minority rights and the rights of women in the workplace. One area that’s lagged behind, however, is the protections afforded to transgender, non-binary, gender-fluid...
Why is January considered divorce month?
The first month of the calendar year is a busy one for divorce lawyers. It’s a month when some people decide to end an unhealthy marriage. But, this has some people wondering why so many individuals wait until January to file for the divorce. For parents, the issue...
Tips for financial stability post-divorce
As you go through the divorce process, you’ll have questions and concerns about what the future will bring. For many people, this starts and ends with their finances. Your goal is simple: To provide yourself with financial stability post-divorce. While this sounds...
Don’t fall into the trap of these holiday custody disputes
If you are a divorced parent sharing custody of your children with their other parent, the holidays can sometimes be fraught with drama with your ex over the custody arrangements for the kids. Ideally, holiday custody terms should be fully addressed in your parenting...
Do people sometimes just regret getting married?
You may not have a big event that tells you that you need to get divorced. You may not come home to catch your spouse cheating on you or discover that he or she has an addiction that is costing the family money every month. Instead, you may just generally regret...