Perhaps few aspects of marriage preparation or family law are more misunderstood than prenuptial agreements. Many think of one wealthy spouse using a prenuptial agreement to prevent the other spouse from getting any of his or her money. This is rarely the case, and...
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How can one obtain delinquent child support payments?
Life happens, and sometimes a parent may fall behind on child support payments. In many cases, those parents will work hard to catch up or seek a modification to get through the tough times. However, some parents resent paying child support and intentionally skip or...
5 signs your unhappy marriage may be over
Happily ever after is not as easy as it sounds. In fact, it seems as if many of life’s normal factors minimize the chances that some marriages will avoid divorce. A New Jersey couple who is under stress because of finances, career goals, issues with children or other...
How is child custody addressed in New Jersey?
No matter what else is going on in life, parents typically prioritize their children’s well-being above all else. Now that you are going through a divorce, you might be worried about how you can prioritize your child throughout this process. One approach is to make...
Kim and Kanye’s high-asset divorce depends on their behavior
If ever a complex situation existed in the wake of a divorce, the breakup of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West is a prime example. While most New Jersey couples have property division, support and child custody issues to resolve, Kim and Kanye each have empires of...
Don’t let these 5 issues spoil your successful co-parenting
The breakup of a relationship is usually the result of ongoing conflict. If that conflict extends into the co-parenting process, the result is often confusion and stress for the child. Sometimes co-parents have vastly different ways of dealing with common parenting...
Courts do not see dogs as children during property division
In most families, having a pet means having another member of the family. This may be especially true with dogs. Couples who have dogs may plan their schedules, vacations and real estate purchases around the needs of their pet, and some may even opt to raise a dog...
Where does child support money go?
Each state has its own rules for child support, but all agree that parents are required to provide financial support for their children. When parents are separated, one parent may support the child financially while the other supports the child through physical...
Can I modify my child support order?
Like most parents in New Jersey, your child is a priority. This means that you probably do everything within your power to support him or her as best you can -- including paying your child support. Life and finances can get complicated though, so you may be wondering...
Divorce makes many spouses act unreasonably
Not everyone handles gracefully a spouse’s decision to divorce. In fact, some spouses may let their dark sides show, reacting with anger and vengeance when a spouse announces the decision to end the marriage. While most divorcing couples hope to resolve their...
