Perez Family Law Legal Blog

Divorce comes with many challenges. The emotional aspects of divorce can be dealt with through therapy, finding new hobbies, or just reaching out to friends and family for support. The financial side of things, which includes the separation of property, is best dealt...

Many people use social media as an outlet to vent frustrations or express feelings about what’s going on in their lives. But this can be problematic when one is going through a divorce. The dissolution of marriage can be very emotional, and it can cause some people to...

There are certain steps to take and things to understand before one decides to file for divorce. Understanding the process of divorce can help ease worries and better prepare an individual for what to expect. When a couple has minor children or owns property together,...

Popular movies and TV shows often depict divorce as a process in which divorcing spouses each receive exactly half of the marital assets. While this might be the case in a handful of states, New Jersey state law follows something called equitable division. Rather than...

Serious and long-term relationships can have some of the same challenges at dissolution as a traditional divorce between a lawfully married couple. While some breakups are simple and don’t require legal considerations, others can be quite complicated. When an...

Those going through divorce have many options when it comes to getting help in dealing with their emotions and other post-divorce concerns. There are changes in living arrangements, finances and general life circumstances that can make on feel fearful and uncertain....

There are many areas of divorce that can cause delays in finalization. Frequently, those issues are tied to the finances of one or both divorcing parties, especially in the case of high-asset divorces. Celebrities like Kelly Clarkson must deal with the same issues as...

There are many financial issues to consider during divorce. The obvious issues involve dividing assets, splitting childcare costs and figuring out spousal support if applicable. But some individuals don’t realize that, during or after divorce, one’s credit score...

With divorce comes many challenges. Finances are often the main concern when a couple is considering divorce. As more couples decide to divorce later in life, the possibility of losing Social Security benefits can be a very real concern. There are many factors that go...