Ending a relationship with someone you have been married to can feel lonely. Yet, it needn’t be. Divorce can turn out to be one of those events that helps you realize how much support you have. You likely have friends, family, colleagues and more willing to offer you...
Going through a divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster. You may experience a wide range of emotions in a short period, from sadness and anger to fear, confusion and even sporadic moments of relief. It can all be so overwhelming, making you prone to mistakes or...
One of the most challenging things for children who have divorced parents is learning to live between two homes. This can entail having to learn two sets of house rules and remembering what’s expected at both. For some children, the day when they switch parents, which...
Every couple argues; it’s a normal part of any relationship. However, some arguments can chip away at the foundation of a relationship, leaving cracks that can widen over time. If these disagreements aren’t addressed constructively, they can eventually lead to...
Parents who go through a divorce have to think about how this significant life change will affect their children. One thing that can suffer greatly is the child’s relationship with each parent. Thankfully, if you are getting divorced, both you and your ex can take...
Courts in New Jersey aim to achieve a fair and equitable distribution of assets that spouses have acquired as a couple (marital assets) during a litigated divorce matter. Reaching an equitable order involves taking into account various factors that, such as each...
In some cases, couples turn to divorce as soon as they become empty-nesters. The last child goes to college and one of them files divorce paperwork. This can often be rather shocking to children, and it may also come as a shock to the other spouse. They may have been...
Marriages are often challenging, so sometimes, the signs that a relationship is nearing its end aren’t immediately apparent. Subtle shifts can gradually erode the foundation of a marriage instead of serving as the kinds of challenges that can strengthen it....
Alimony payments are made after a couple divorces, often when there is a large discrepancy in income. Alimony is sometimes also referred to as spousal support. For instance, maybe one person is a high earner, bringing in more than $1 million a year. The other person...
Adultery occurs when a married individual has an extramarital affair. Cheating can have dire implications for the state of a relationship. Many spouses simply cannot trust their partners anymore after they discover an affair. Anger about the betrayal, fear about...
