Unless you managed to cover everything in your prenup, most divorces in New Jersey involve a division of assets. Some people try to hide their assets to keep them from being seized or divided during the property division process. If you suspect that your former spouse...
Parenting plans: Are they etched in stone?
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...
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...
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...
How can a prenuptial agreement help me?
If you are considering getting married, the thought of a prenuptial agreement may have crossed your mind. Are prenups only for celebrities and wealthy business owners, you might wonder? As it turns out, a prenuptial agreement can protect your interests even if you are...
Factors in determining New Jersey child custody arrangements
If you're a parent about to — or even considering the possibility of — divorce, the biggest issue on your mind is likely your children and how ending your marriage may affect your relationship and parenting time with them. Divorce brings many stressful...
Reasons for divorce are more common than you think
It turns out, nothing brings people together like divorce. That is, the reasons people report for separating from a partner are pretty similar, and they fall into several distinct categories. While the specifics of the breakup may vary from person to person, the...
Marital risk factors: Is your relationship headed for divorce?
Just like every person is different, so is every marriage. No matter what the state of the relationship, no one besides you and your spouse – not experts, not friends or relatives – can decide whether ending your marriage is the right decision. However, if...
Child support — providing financial stability to your child
Financially supporting a child regardless of where he or she lives or with whom might seem like a no-brainer, but it can be an incredibly complex legal matter. Many parents must deal with child support matters during other stressful periods of life, such as divorce or...
Potential strategies to choose the right divorce lawyer
The right divorce counsel can make a major difference for your post-married life. Undergoing a divorce can be trying, and you will likely want to have a support team that can address all of your concerns and guide you through the many complexities involved in the...
