Divorce tends to trigger a variety of disputes between spouses. Couples may not agree on a fair way to divide their property or on how to handle matters regarding any shared children. In some cases, they might not even agree about the necessity of a divorce. One...
When marital tensions are rising, a lot of folks try to set things right again by taking a small (maybe romantic) vacation with their spouse. They may hope to rekindle their old passions, spend some time talking through their recent troubles and look for compromises...
Divorce can be a challenging period for any family. Still, when one or both parents are dealing with depression, it can add an extra layer of complexity to an already difficult situation. Depression can manifest in various ways, affecting not only the individual but...
Alimony is typically meant to be temporary and is traditionally used to give a divorcing spouse who has been out of the workforce a chance to get the education, skills and experience they need to become self-supporting after divorce. However, some spouses, because of...
At one time, if you divorced in New Jersey after a lengthy marriage, you might expect to pay (or receive) permanent alimony – but that has changed. In 2014, the law changed the wording of this kind of spousal support from “permanent alimony” to “open durational...
Gray divorce refers to the phenomenon of divorces occurring among older couples, typically aged 50 and above, who have been together for many years. Over the past few decades, there has been a noticeable increase in the gray divorce rate, challenging the conventional...
People often worry about the financial consequences of divorce. They have heard stories of those who have lost a significant portion of their personal resources during divorce. Especially if someone is close to retirement age, it is natural to focus on the potential...
It is very important to carefully think about the conversation you have with your children regarding an upcoming divorce. They may view it much differently than you do, and they may have questions you would never think of. It’s good to give them a chance to talk so...
Does this scenario sound familiar? Divorce is looming or underway, and you must figure out how to make ends meet on a single income while dealing with financial anxiety. You are not alone, as many divorcing spouses struggle with the same issue. Spousal support could...
Pets often feel like part of the family. There’s been an interesting evolution regarding dogs, for instance. Domestication used to be mainly focused on getting dogs to assist humans, such as working on a farm. But today, most people who have pets just view them as...
