In New Jersey, the court’s primary focus when determining custody and other parenting rights is to make decisions that are in the best interests of the child. Several factors come into play, and it helps to understand how things work if you are in such a situation....
Divorce means the formal end of a marriage and also major changes to the family unit. For many divorcing couples in New Jersey, a drastic change in living arrangements is usually the first major step in a divorce. Those who have decided to end marriage may find it...
Divorce is a significant life event, and when you’re a parent, it adds a layer of complexity that requires careful consideration. After the dust settles and you’ve found a new romantic partner, introducing them to your children is the next big step. This delicate...
Surviving on a single income in the 21st century is extremely challenging, and perhaps even impossible for some people. One way to shore up your financial situation is to ask for (and obtain) alimony during your divorce. In the past, alimony was often considered a...
Divorce can be an emotional time for children. It’s often unexpected and many children don’t know how to take the news. As a parent, you may wish to prepare your children during this difficult time, but you need to navigate the situation very carefully. Here are a few...
Before you and your spouse got married, they asked you to use a prenuptial agreement. Perhaps you were getting married later in life, and you both had a significant amount of assets that you wanted to protect. The prenup was simply a way to make proactive decisions in...
Unless your spouse blindsides you with unexpected divorce papers, you probably have some time to plan your divorce. Not enough people take advantage of the period leading up to divorce to set up beneficial legal and economic protections. Like many people, you may...
There’s an interesting dichotomy between marriage and divorce in the United States. While women only propose about 5% of the time in heterosexual marriages, they initiate about 70% of all divorces. This suggests that – contrary to popular perception – men crave the...
Losing your job can be extremely stressful, especially when that is your sole source of income and you have a child support order to honor. If you stay out of work for a lengthy period, you may be concerned about an impending child support bill and what could happen...
Raising kids in two homes poses some difficulties, and one of them is your child refusing to visit you. When you and the other parent were in the same house, and your child was bothered or upset, they would go to their room. But now, they can refuse to visit you...
