Different reasons exist for New Jersey couples choosing to separate rather than formally divorce. In some cases, couples who are unsure about remaining married separate for a while to give spouses time away to consider their options rather than rushing to get...
Divorce
Divorce is a time to surround yourself with professional advisers
Ending marriages in New Jersey has come to be part of the lives of many, and for that reason, there is never a shortage of unqualified advisers. Each divorce has unique circumstances, and what applied to one person may not apply to his or her friend who is going...
Sometimes, mixing money and romance ends in divorce
Although money might be the furthest thing from the minds of two people in love, it is a subject for discussion if the relationship is serious. Many marriages in New Jersey and across the country have ended in divorce over financial disagreements. Relationship...
Divorce: Social media addiction as powerful as alcohol or drugs
When does social media start to threaten a marriage? In most cases in which one spouse becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol, the threat becomes real when the source of the addiction becomes that person's primary focus. Social media has developed into a similar risk....
Online divorce might not be as easy as promised
Times have changed, and the list of services available online is endless. However, in some cases, DIY is not necessarily easier or cheaper. For anyone in New Jersey who is thinking about navigating a divorce through an online service, it might be a good idea to...
Where to start when filing for divorce
Most people in New Jersey get married with the intention of being together forever. Sadly, that is not always the case, and having to deal with an unanticipated divorce can be a daunting prospect. Where does one start, and what are the necessary steps? One thing to...
LGBTQ couples still face unique divorce issues
Although divorces of LGBT couples in New Jersey are mostly treated in the same way as those of heterosexual couples, there are some unique challenges. Even with changes to the language of divorce laws, some couples were together for decades before they were allowed to...
Divorce is final — work to make the best of it
Anyone in New Jersey who experiences marital problems might consider ending the marriage. However, divorce is final, and it might be wise to avoid rushing into such a drastic step. Sometimes, a marriage can be saved by dealing with underlying issues that could repair...
Dealing with yours, mine and ours in same-sex divorce
Since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act in 2015, same-sex marriages are constitutionally protected nationwide, including New Jersey. Just like many heterosexual marriages, many married partners of the same sex will end up seeking a...
Divorce pumps up suicide rate among dads
Suicide among men jumps dramatically if the man is divorced, studies show Unmarried men account for 62 percent of male suicides, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. A 2004 study found that divorced men are eight time more likely to commit suicide...

