Spouses who jointly own real property often respond to divorce by choosing one of two paths forward. They either agree to sell the home that they acquired together or one spouse retains the home after the divorce. Both of those arrangements allow the spouses to share...
family law
Signs your marriage may be toxic
Marriage is built on trust, love and mutual support. While every couple faces challenges, a toxic marriage can leave you feeling exhausted, anxious or even fearful. If your relationship feels more draining than fulfilling, it may be time to assess whether unhealthy...
Common reasons for a breakdown in trust between spouses
Trust is the foundation of any relationship. When that trust is damaged between spouses, the relationship can fall apart. While many couples can rebuild trust, this isn’t always possible. When a marriage is beyond reconciliation, divorce is often the most viable...
When do you have to return the ring?
Rings are an expensive and customary part of marital relationships in the United States. Many people spend thousands of dollars purchasing engagement rings and wedding rings. But if that relationship ends, what do you have to do with the ring? Do you get to keep it,...
Has your ex turned your children against you?
You would do anything for your children, and you’ve enjoyed a loving relationship with them throughout their lives. But recently, you’ve noticed that things are strained between you, and they seem resentful. Is it just normal adolescence or are you the victim of...
Can child support help cover college costs?
When parents divorce or break up, they have to split up their parental rights and responsibilities. They either reach an agreement through negotiations or ask a family law judge to apply New Jersey state statutes to their circumstances. Each parent typically receives...
How co-parents can approach discipline
Typically, co-parents approach most things regarding raising their child differently than if they were still living under the same roof. One such thing is discipline. How can you discipline your child when they are moving between two houses? Here is how co-parents can...
If your parents got divorced, are you doomed to repeat it?
There are many different factors that can be used to predict a divorce. Nothing can correctly predict it in all cases, of course. However, the statistics indicate that certain groups of people are more likely to get divorced than others. One example of this is when...
How can adultery affect a New Jersey divorce?
There are many reasons why couples in New Jersey divorce. Adultery or extramarital affairs are consistently among the top reasons reported for modern divorce filings. Infidelity devastates the trust and respect between spouses. It can also lead to a very contentious...
Why it’s difficult to divorce a narcissist
From the outside, it may look like you have the perfect marriage. Many of your social acquaintances wonder why you want to divorce such a wonderful spouse. What they don't realize is that you're married to a narcissist. The narcissistic traits Divorce is already a...


