If you have signed a prenuptial agreement, you might feel confident that you have largely resolved your property division issues if you should divorce. Many prenuptial agreements can be of great help to the spouses who sign them, but they are not immune from...
How New Jersey courts divide marital property during divorce
While the divorce rate in the U.S. has slowed over the past decade, a significant number of married couples still ultimately separate. According to the American Psychological Association, around 40% to 50% of marriages end in divorce. Financial disagreements during a...
Parenting plan may make tackling child custody easier
It's a new year, so naturally, you're ready for a new you -- one without your current spouse. However, as you contemplate filing for divorce, you worry about how the marital breakup will impact your children. And you wonder how you can address child custody in the...
Coparenting with a toxic ex? Try parallel parenting instead
One of the hardest aspects of a divorce will be figuring out what will happen to your kids. You know they will benefit if allowed to have access to and a strong relationship with both parents, but that may not be easy for you to navigate. Even if you and the other...
Don’t go to a New Jersey child custody hearing unprepared
You've likely heard the old scouting phrase that encourages scouts to always be prepared. It's good advice, even for grownups. In fact, there may be times in your life when such advice can really come in handy, such as if you're heading to court for child custody...
How do I keep my business safe in a divorce?
Splitting up assets in a divorce is always difficult. But if you are a business owner, the process becomes that much more complex. You will have to decide the best way to split your marital assets while hopefully keeping your business alive and profitable. As you and...
How to show the kids you love them during divorce
Even when you believe that divorce will ultimately help your children lead better lives, it can still prove difficult for them. They often struggle with thoughts that they caused the divorce or that their parents do not love them. They do not know how to process this...
Could your social drinking jeopardize custody of your kids?
If you are going through a contested custody battle as part of a divorce or otherwise, you might be shocked to learn that your social drinking habits are now an issue in the case. How could that have happened? It's important to understand that custody battles can...
Don’t let divorce stop you from planning for retirement
As you move through the divorce process, it'll often feel like you think about nothing else. This can cause you to overlook a variety of important aspects of your financial and personal lives. Even though divorce will impact your financial circumstances in many ways,...
Have you considered mediation for your New Jersey divorce?
Divorce is a frightening concept for most married individuals. Even if it's obvious that the marriage is no longer a positive and healthy, couples may still feel reticent to officially end their union. After all, divorce is a messy, complicated, expensive process....