Student loans have a significant financial impact on many New Jersey residents. Yet, what happens to those who decide to divorce? Who is responsible for student loans after couples split up? Timing determines responsibility If you took out any student loans before...
The division of debt during a divorce often becomes one of the most acrimonious disagreements couples face. Divorcing spouses may particularly fear being forced to pay credit card debt accrued by the other spouse. The law in New Jersey may hold you responsible for...
"Broken family" isn’t an uncommon phrase to describe New Jersey families that are estranged or otherwise distant from each other. Broken families can also refer to families that have gone through divorce or legal separations - as the family is now seemingly split in...
New Jersey law allows you to get a divorce for any reason. However, it doesn't mean that your spouse has to agree. It's possible that your partner will actively take steps to draw out the divorce process. Fortunately, there are things that you may be able to do in an...
A child custody case is often an emotional experience. When you’re also dealing with divorce, the situation becomes even tenser. Some New Jersey couples handle child custody issues in mediation instead of court. If both parents agree on all or most issues of child...
New Jersey residents going through a divorce sometimes have a difficult time. However, when your spouse is a narcissist, it’s an especially challenging situation. This is what you can expect and what to do when divorcing a narcissist. Don’t expect an amicable divorce...
The decision to divorce inevitably brings a host of challenges and difficult emotions, but it is crucial for estranged New Jersey couples to take deliberate steps to ensure their individual financial security going forward. By heeding some key advice about how to...
When New Jersey parents of minor children divorce, the court makes a decision about custody. There are certain factors the judge will consider when deciding whether one or both parents should get custody of their child. Child/parent relationships The court prefers for...
Child custody and visitation can be a source of conflict for some parents in New Jersey. Even when both are focused on their children’s well-being, the parents might not agree on what those best interests are. When a parent is suspected of abusing alcohol or illegal...
Any marriage in New Jersey takes effort on the part of both spouses to work. Unfortunately, when one person is battling depression, it could have an impact on the marriage and lead to divorce. Depression and divorce Depression doesn’t automatically mean that a married...
