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...
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...
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...
Divorcing parents are meant to keep what would be best for their child at the forefront of their minds when making decisions. Yet it’s clear that some find this difficult. The following tips may help if your ex is one of those people who cannot manage to put your...
The holidays can be challenging for divorced parents, especially when navigating time-sharing arrangements over Thanksgiving. The key to minimizing conflict is to plan early and communicate openly. Here are more tips on time-sharing this Thanksgiving. Communicate...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
