Many New Jersey divorces can be difficult, but anyone who tries to end a marriage with an irrational spouse who lacks empathy has additional concerns. The initial steps are often fraught with danger, as the abuser can become unhinged when they believe they are losing...
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A gray divorce in New Jersey can affect older children
If you are a resident of New Jersey and contemplating divorce, you may have concerns about how the decision will affect your adult children. Although "gray divorce" refers to couples over 50 ending their marriage, it does not mean their children are immune to the...
Understanding alimony in a grey divorce
After a divorce, alimony can be very helpful, particularly as a lower-earning spouse figures out how to support themselves. However, when divorce occurs between older spouses in New Jersey, the considerations involving alimony are different. What is the purpose of...
What common financial mistakes should you avoid during divorce?
New Jersey couples going through a divorce often worry about legal costs as well as their financial health after ending their marriages. Many couples make the cost of a divorce even worse by making these common financial mistakes during the process. Underestimating...
What mistakes do women make during a divorce?
Statistically, women begin the divorce process more often than men do. However, the desire to obtain a divorce does not always match the level of preparedness. New Jersey women frequently make a few costly mistakes no matter how much they might want to end their...
How does student loan debt affect your divorce?
On average, students attending college in New Jersey owe at least $28,000 in student loan debt. Along with your mortgage and your vehicle loans, student debt may constitute your most serious financial obligation. For divorcing couples, the obvious concern involves...
Helping your child cope with your divorce
There are many difficult decisions to make during a divorce. Estranged New Jersey couples need plans for their finances and new living situations. If they are parents, they also need a plan for how to help their young children cope with their new family dynamics....
What are some common reasons for divorce?
There are plenty of reasons why New Jersey couples get divorced. Deciding to end your marriage is not an easy conclusion to come to, but sometimes, it’s necessary. Infidelity Cheating ranks as one of the top reasons for married couples to end up divorcing. When one...
Maintaining healthy communication during and after divorce
When a family goes through a divorce in New Jersey, the communication process can be difficult. However, it is important to remember that there's a lot more at stake than just your relationship with your ex, and maintaining communication is key to keeping things...
What are the long-term effects of divorce?
Coming to the conclusion that you no longer want to remain married isn’t easy. At the same time, many New Jersey couples end up in divorce court and are miserable during and after. This is due to the long-term physical and mental health effects they experience....