There is a significant backlog of civil cases in New Jersey. Someone who has been involved with the industry for nearly 40 years claimed that she had never seen a worse backlog in her life. The impact this is having on divorce cases cannot be overstated. In some...
How to reduce tension during your divorce
Most spouses enter their marriage with a genuine belief that they’ve committed to their life partner. Unfortunately, many marriages just don't work out this way. Divorce may be the best thing for you and your family, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Divorce can take...
Different views on money could lead to divorce
Financial stress is one of the main reasons for divorce. It can simply disrupt the couple’s lifestyle and their happiness in their relationship. For instance, if one person can’t maintain a job and so they can’t make ends meet, the other person may finally decide to...
3 rules for those cohabitating during a New Jersey divorce
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...
How to introduce a romantic partner to your kids after divorce
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...
3 steps to take when talking to children about divorce
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...
Divorce planning: 3 critical steps to take in advance
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...
Why do women initiate divorce more often than men?
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...
The gender shift in infidelity
Marital infidelity is presumed to be a male-only problem when a husband goes outside a marriage and cheats on his spouse. While various reasons surround the illicit acts, not one factor stands out. However, recent data paints a much different picture, with wives...
Should you tell your boss you are divorcing?
You can’t keep your divorce secret from everyone, but you might not want the whole world to know, especially if the marriage ended due to some unsavory incidents. So it’s usually better to tell specific people yourself, rather than wait until they hear it third hand....