If you find yourself thinking about divorce but truly wish to preserve your marriage, there may still be hope. The willingness of a couple to work on the relationship and the nature of the strain on their bond determine whether there could be a solution. However,...
If you are contemplating divorce and have already informed your spouse, does it matter who first files for divorce? It is a question many splitting couples have when it’s time to end this chapter of their lives. No, it does not really make any difference who is the...
When you think about how you will divide custody of your children, it is crucial to remember that not all weeks of the year are the same. Your children will operate the same routine for most of the year, but summer break requires special consideration. There are two...
Your family home is typically the, or one of the, most valuable assets you own together. Therefore, if your spouse says, “Don’t worry. You take it,” you need to understand their motives. While you should not assume your spouse is trying to rip you off, it pays to be...
When it comes to divorce, there are a lot of common mistakes that can lead to big problems. Thankfully these mistakes generally fall into one of two categories. Once you know about these categories, you can take steps to avoid falling into the same traps. So, let’s...
As divorcing parents, you need to get used to the fact that you will spend a lot of time exchanging your child with each other. The custody arrangement will determine the regularity and scheduling, but the mechanics are down to you. Your goal should be to make...
Ending a marriage, no matter if it has been six months, six years, or 60 years, carries with it hurt feelings, big emotions, and the potential for conflict. Even if a couple agrees to be amicable during the proceedings, this doesn’t always happen. Not only does...
The end of your marriage will be disruptive for you and your children, and many of your long-term plans will need to change. Life after divorce eventually settles back into a routine and gives you a sense of normalcy. Once you have adjusted to sharing custody with...
Debt is a common issue in modern married life. Many couples have to put at least some of their expenses on credit. Sharing financial accounts is common practice for married couples, which means you share debt as well as personal property. Both spouses may have their...
Figuring out child support obligations is a complex process. Parents frequently don't agree about how much support is necessary, which makes it important to have a standardized approach. New Jersey uses a formula that looks at the division of parenting time, the...
