If you are on the cusp of a divorce in New Jersey and you don't agree with your spouse on terms, you may believe that a protracted court-based divorce is inevitable. However, before you prepare yourself for a lengthy trial in family court, consider your options. If...
Who gets the house in a typical New Jersey divorce?
For many married couples, the home they live in represents the biggest asset they own. Most people spend thirty years of their adults lives or more paying off a mortgage on their home. Every single month adds to the equity, or amount of money you've paid against the...
Understanding the most common custody outcomes in N.J. divorces
For many divorcing couples, custody of the minor children from the marriage is the most contentious and emotional issue. Both parents likely want to spend as much time as possible with their children. This can make compromising about custody difficult. What spouses...
Could mediation save you both time and money during divorce?
You've reached a point where you know that your marriage isn't salvageable. Sometimes, a marriage dies slowly over the years, and other times a sudden event, like infidelity, can bring a divorce out of nowhere. Regardless of the reason, chances are that you're trying...
Tri-custody is gaining acceptance by the courts
Unique circumstances can arise in family law courts -- circumstances that the current laws and regulations don't speak clearly about. Take the recent case in New York that involved a baby born out of a threesome, for example. A married couple was living upstairs from...