A wide range of considerations may come into play for those who are going through a divorce, including deciding which approach is appropriate. Many couples opt for divorce mediation and there are a number of reasons why mediation is advantageous. For example,...
Year: 2018
Detailing the different types of alimony in New Jersey
Like many of the clients in Jersey City that our team here at Carolann M Aschoff PC has worked with in the past, you may be going in to your divorce proceedings concerned about how much you might be required to pay in alimony. These fears are natural, particularly if...
The financial and emotional perks of mediation
Couples often have all sorts of options on the table when they split up and no two divorces are the same. For example, a couple who has significant assets and children may approach divorce from a very different perspective than a couple with modest financial resources...
Creating a parenting agreement may help to reduce conflict
You and your spouse have decided to get divorced, and you look forward to moving on with your separate lives in the future. The problem is, you have young children, too. Who will end up receiving custody of them? The good news is that the matter of child custody does...
How can I protect my business when getting a divorce?
As a Jersey City business owner, you’d do anything to protect your enterprise. This includes safeguarding your business from divorce, which is unfortunately a very real possibility for many couples out there. Inc. explains a few of the options available to...
The basics of property division
When New Jersey couples get divorced, they usually need to discuss how they will divide their property. This process can quickly become complicated, so it is important for people to understand basic facts about property division.Most of the time, people can divide...
Child custody and Halloween
For parents, child custody issues can be one of the more challenging aspects of family law. These cases often involve strong emotions and may also lead to a great deal of stress. After all, the well-being of a child is more important than other divorce issues. Parents...
Bringing up mediation with your spouse
When a couple makes the decision to end their marriage, they may worry about some of the difficulties they may encounter as a result of this decision, such as court-related stress, legal costs and time lost while they are dealing with these matters. Ending a marriage...
How to prepare children for a divorce
Sometimes divorce is the best, if not only, option for a couple in New Jersey to move forward with their own lives. This is not an easy reality to accept, particularly when considering how this will affect other important elements of your life. As a parent, a major...
Family violence over a divorce issue
Ending a marriage can turn life upside down in many ways, and this is especially true for some unfortunate people who have been subjected to family violence or threats of violence. In Jersey City and across the state of New Jersey, those who are going through a...