Depending on your situation, you may intend to petition for alimony in an imminent divorce. You have much better odds of receiving a fair spousal support award when you understand how the court approaches alimony. If you are divorcing in New Jersey, here is what you...
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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...
What are my options if my spouse refuses to sell the house?
One of the biggest challenges in a divorce in New Jersey can be dividing marital property, particularly the family home. If your partner refuses to sell the house, this can complicate the process. Here's what you need to know about your options. Negotiating a...
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...
Why you need to refinance your house during divorce
When you are getting divorced, you may decide that you want to keep your house. Even though the marriage is ending, you still love the home and you recognize how valuable it is to own such an asset in a tough housing market. You do not want to give that up just...
Why finding hidden assets is critical during divorce
Couples who have diversified their portfolios and who enjoy multiple streams of household income are at risk of more complicated divorces. Not only do they have more assets and debts to divide, but there is also an elevated risk of financial misconduct. Complex...
Who gets the 529 plan in divorce? It’s complicated
When couples are dividing assets during divorce, it can be understandable that the 529 college savings plan they started for their child wouldn’t be their greatest concern. That’s particularly true if their child is still many years away from college and the plan...
Financial steps to take in divorce preparation
Divorce is challenging and emotional. These factors may make you forget about important parts of the process that can impact your life in big ways. One of these is your finances. It is wise to plan for your financial situation after divorce to ensure that you are...


