Whether you were married for decades or just a few years, you and your spouse probably accumulated quite a bit of jointly owned property. Now that you are divorcing, you need to figure out how to handle all of that marital property. You will decide how to divide this...
Year: 2021
Protecting the kids’ mental health when discussing child custody
When their parents divorce, kids can suffer mentally and emotionally. The end of their marriage will affect the kids, and that is the primary reason why New Jersey parents strive to reach a child custody agreement that will be best for the mental health of their...
Treating child custody issues with professional courtesy
Abusive or violent relationships aside, divorced parents still must work as partners to raise their children. This often means communicating about important matters when neither parent feels much like talking with the other. However, when it comes to child custody...
5 circumstances a prenup may address
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...
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...