"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...
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When your spouse doesn’t want a divorce
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...
Should you consider mediation for child custody issues?
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...
What can you expect when divorcing a narcissist?
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...
Dividing assets and liabilities in 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...
What factors do courts consider when deciding custody?
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...
When substance abuse by a parent poses a threat to the child
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...
How does depression affect marriage?
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...
What are some benefits of joint physical custody?
Many divorced parents in New Jersey share joint physical custody of their children. Although it’s not appropriate for everyone, joint custody offers a variety of benefits to families. It has a positive effect on your child Joint custody makes your divorce less...
Voluntary surrender of parental rights in NJ
Being a parent is one of the most precious gifts for many New Jersey residents. However, some people aren’t interested in parenting. Your former partner might be one of them. What it means to surrender parental rights When a parent chooses to surrender their parental...
