If the marriage was unhappy, the divorce was likely hostile. Perhaps the custody battle was fierce and dirty, and that has left you bitter. As difficult as it was to get along with your spouse before the divorce, now parenting has the added challenge of two separate...
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Month: January 2017
Looking at spousal support — the ins and outs
Divorce is a complex, intricate matter which may be very confusing to those involved. Divorce terminology appears familiar, as it is often read about and heard in modern society. When one is in the midst of a divorce, though, confusion may soon set in. Terms...
Child custody and support in the case of a special needs child
Children with special needs require specialized care and support for a longer time than most other children. The need for care and support may continue until adulthood in some cases. When the New Jersey parents of a child who is physically or mentally impaired decide...
Is a divorce party right for you?
Over the past century, and even the past decade, divorce practices and traditions have evolved. Some new aspects may not seem so great, but many changes have been for the better.Along with advanced mediation, "conscious uncoupling" and co-parenting agreements, the...
What is child-centered divorce? And does it work?
According to a recent National Vital Statistics Report on marriage and divorce, almost one-third of U.S. divorces involve children under the age of 18. While research shows that successful co-parenting arrangements contribute to the well-being of children of divorce,...
Don’t overlook the most important assets – many people do
It is easy to overlook complicated assets that you might never think about on a daily basis. If you are seeking a divorce then your spouse might be happy keeping it that way too. Many people do not realize all of their spouse's accounts that are a part of joint...
January Divorces: A Spike in Post-Holiday Filings
The month of January has been dubbed "Divorce Month." Between the months of January and March, divorce filings spike across the country. The first quarter of the year reportedly accounts for one-third more divorce filings than the rest of the year.As the chaos of the...
Important matters to consider before signing a divorce settlement
Getting married is a joyous occasion which marks a new life for two people in love. Very few people contemplate divorce while planning their wedding. Unfortunately many New Jersey couples do end up in divorce court eventually.When a couple does decide to part...
Your spouse may be hiding money from you
Many couples in New Jersey plan to establish a little nest egg or rainy day fund with their disposable income. Unfortunately, not many are able to come up with enough disposable income to make much of a fund. Nevertheless, when marriages become troubled, it is...
