Watching parents go through a divorce can be very tough on a child. Younger children may be confused about why their parents are splitting up and no longer living together. Older kids often blame themselves for the separation. But there are steps parents can take...
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Steps to take when preparing for a gray divorce
There are challenges that come with any divorce. But when one decides to divorce later in life, especially after the age of 50, there are some important things to do to be better prepared. Ensuring financial security after a gray divorce can be particularly difficult...
The latest in New Jersey divorce trends
In many parts of the country, divorces follow certain trends, and New Jersey is no exception. These trends may be based on environmental, social, or economic factors. It is interesting to note that divorce trends can also shift greatly over time. These shifts may...
Bill Gates’ multi-billion-dollar divorce
When a couple marries, they may spend their years together building success and finding ways to enjoy that success. Their hard work and good fortune may allow them to enjoy the finer things in life. However, if the marriage comes to an end and a high-asset divorce is...
How is marital property divided in New Jersey?
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...
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...