Divorcing later in life can come with some unique challenges in New Jersey. Gray divorce, which is the term commonly used when those over 50 dissolve a marriage, is becoming more common. As the average lifespan increases, and the stigma around divorce decreases, many...
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Taking steps to prepare for the financial side of divorce
Going through the end of a marriage can be stressful under any scenario, and you might face a variety of difficult topics to address and decisions to make during a similar life change. When preparing for what comes next, you may have questions about how the outcome of...
The importance of child support
After divorce, young children in New Jersey can be the ones who suffer most. They may be dealing with many life changes like moving from their home, navigating new schedules, and trying to understand complex adult issues. It is the parents’ job to help children get...
Learning to co-parent after divorce
One of the most difficult parts of the divorce aftermath for New Jersey parents with minor children is learning how to co-parent. Even those who end their marriage on good terms can find it hard to divide time between both households without creating hard feelings....
Settling divorce disputes when pets are involved
Many people in New Jersey and other states treat their pets like family members and may even view them as their children. But when a couple decides to divorce, the pets are considered property in most states. Deciding which party gets custody of the animals can be...
Avoid these financial mistakes during divorce
With all the emotional aspects of the divorce process, sometimes, New Jersey residents and those in other states can neglect taking care of their financial needs. But a divorce can greatly impact one’s financial status. It’s important to take time to understand how...
Effective Juvenile Delinquency Representation
Anyone convicted of a crime in New Jersey can expect to face life-changing consequences, even after completing a jail sentence, paying a fine or satisfying other penalties. A conviction often means many challenges, and some find it nearly impossible to get back on...
Preparing for a child custody hearing
Parents in New Jersey may feel nervous before a child custody hearing. Those feelings are common and completely normal. It’s understandable that parents wants the best for their children, and in most cases, parents want as much time with their children as possible...
Avoid these common divorce mistakes
Deciding to divorce is usually not an easy decision and there are many challenges that can come after the decision is made. While all divorces have differences, it’s interesting to see how many times men deal with divorce differently than women. There are common...
Tips for an amicable divorce process
Going through a divorce can be very stressful under any circumstances. But when there is tension or hard feelings between the couple, the process may prove even more difficult. In some cases, it’s best to just cease contact and get on with the divorce. But if both...
