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After a divorce, New Jersey parents have different custody options to consider. One of them is nesting, which allows the child to remain in the family home while the parents alternate their time there. While this arrangement might seem ideal, there are both pros and...
Social media is the first place many New Jersey residents go to share big life events with their friends and families. However, providing any details about your divorce may backfire. Change your privacy settings Your social media is an open book for your estranged...
Due to mediation’s many benefits, it has become an integral part of the court's divorce process. There are two types of court-mandated mediation in New Jersey. Courts will often mandate it at some point during a couple’s divorce proceedings, either to attempt to...
Student loans have a significant financial impact on many New Jersey residents. Yet, what happens to those who decide to divorce? Who is responsible for student loans after couples split up? Timing determines responsibility If you took out any student loans before...
The division of debt during a divorce often becomes one of the most acrimonious disagreements couples face. Divorcing spouses may particularly fear being forced to pay credit card debt accrued by the other spouse. The law in New Jersey may hold you responsible for...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...