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If you are an unmarried parent, you may assume that your role in your child's life is already legally protected. In reality, parental rights are not always automatic when parents are not married. Taking the proper legal steps can help clarify your relationship with...
Moving on emotionally during a divorce can feel like a natural step, and meeting someone new is part of that for many people. Still, a question tends to surface quickly: whether a fresh relationship might shape how your divorce unfolds. Divorce grounds and no-fault...
A divorce may end your marriage, but it does not always sever your financial ties to a former spouse. If your ex-spouse carries debt from the marriage, you may wonder whether creditors can still come after you for payment long after the divorce is final. How does New...
Choosing a lawyer matters, especially in family law, where emotions and long-term outcomes play a role. Many people assume that larger firms offer stronger results because of their size. However, smaller boutique firms often provide a different kind of advantage. One...
Realizing that your marriage is not based on the truth you expected is a heavy burden. It is natural to feel a mix of confusion and heartache when the person you trusted reveals a secret that changes everything. For many, the goal is not just to end a relationship but...
If parents no longer live together while their children are still minors, they must work out arrangements to share their parental responsibilities. New Jersey allocates both physical custody or parenting time and legal custody or the authority a parent has over a...
People preparing for divorce may want to consider mediation as an option. Mediation is a private process that allows for cooperation outside of the courts. However, some spouses may assume that they won't be able to work with their spouses due to high levels of...
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. When spouses agree to mediate their divorce, the goal is typically to compromise and move forward with an uncontested filing. When mediation is successful, spouses reach terms that they both deem acceptable and...
Divorce can be a cooperative process, or it can be a highly-contested legal matter. People contemplating divorce often worry about how their spouses may respond when they file. Specifically, they may worry about their spouses becoming uncooperative and refusing to...
Parents who start living separately have to make arrangements to share custody. Doing so is always a challenge, even if they only have one child who is already relatively independent as an older teenager. In some circumstances, there may be unusual challenges that...