At the end of a divorce case in New Jersey, the judge will take all evidence and recommendations of both parties to either finalize or reject a parenting plan. Because developing a parenting plan that works for everyone is difficult, it may seem like they are...
Year: 2020
How psychologists are used in child custody disputes
When family law judges in New Jersey and around the country are called on to resolve child custody matters, they find themselves in a position where they must make decisions that will have a profound effect on the lives of people they do not really know. They are...
Dividing retirement accounts in a divorce
One of the complexities many people face as part of a divorce is dividing retirement accounts. Since New Jersey is not a community property state, assets are supposed to be divided equitably, meaning they will not necessarily be split 50/50. There are several...
Mediation in child custody disputes
Divorced or divorcing parents in New Jersey should be aware that mediation is an option that's available to them. Child custody mediation can have several advantages when compared to court proceedings. It's not adversarial; instead, mediators seek to build consensus...
Property division and mortgage in divorce
Couples in New Jersey understand that divorce means dividing up assets. What people are less clear on is the division of debts like mortgages. Even when a judge assigns responsibility for a mortgage to one party, the lender may still look to both spouses for payment....
What to consider during a gray divorce
A recently growing trend is that of gray divorce, or divorce between older couples who have been together for an extended period of time. Sometimes referred to as "silver splitters" or "diamond splitters," couples who are 50 years old or older are getting divorced...
A specialized financial planner can help in a divorce
Divorce is a difficult time, especially when financial questions and disagreements occur. A certified divorce financial analyst, or CDFA, in New Jersey can help safeguard you and your future in a divorce. A CFDA could even work for both parties to ensure that the...
Transportation considerations for child visitation
It is only natural for non-custodial parents in New Jersey to want to see their children as much as possible after a divorce. One of the issues that needs to be addressed is how children will travel to and from visitation with the non-custodial parent. Family law...
Divorcing can affect a business in New Jersey
Divorcing can have all kinds of effects on someone's life. These include personal impacts, especially for couples with children. But it can also have serious financial effects on people. The division of property that comes with divorce can even have an effect on...
Shocking US divorce facts
There are plenty of false statistics floating around about marriage and divorce in the United States. The most popular is that 50% of American marriages end in divorce. While that number is simply untrue, there are several statistics about divorce that are true, and...