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Child custody is a common topic for disagreement in a New Jersey divorce. While this is of critical importance to many parents, the issues surrounding it often go beyond which parent will be the primary custodian and live with the child the bulk of the time. Under...
Divorce impacts all facets of your life and the lives of your children. If you do not keep your kid’s mental health in mind during the process, you may find that your children have been deeply impacted by the process. A solid foundation Your kids need structure and...
According to one major study, after their marriages terminated, women over age 50 saw a 45% decline in their standard of living while men’s standard of living fell by 21%. This illustrates that financial planning is an important issue for divorced couples. Getting...
Couples typically combine their assets and finances during marriage to simplify bill paying and other financial matters. But this can cause complications when they decide to end their marriage. Addressing this problem requires planning. Assets Determining who owns...
You may be on good terms with your co-parent and are able to talk about many day-to-day things, seemingly without incident. However, is this simple chatter good for your child? Recent research suggests perhaps not. Research on parental communication in a divorce A...
Going through a divorce is usually a complicated, emotional process. Dividing your property and finances can quickly become extremely complex, and some couples even stay together just to avoid this. High-asset divorces in New Jersey bring additional challenges. There...
Not every relationship ends on an amicable note. If you and your partner were never married but had a child together, animosity from the break-up can spill over into questions about the child’s paternity that arise when the mother wants to seek child support, or the...
Even after custody and parenting time agreements have been made, it is not uncommon for disagreements to continue and for parents to violate the order, making it difficult for the other parent. There are reasons why this is a mistake and it is wise to find solutions...
For most New Jersey couples who have decided to end their marriage, the biggest concern is the anger and stress that usually accompany a divorce. Fortunately, the New Jersey family law bar and the state courts have devised a process that can materially reduce the...
Just as every marriage is unique, so too is every divorce. Issues that are unimportant and easy to resolve for one couple may be critical and complex for another. Couples with a high net worth may find that distribution of their assets is far more complicated than in...
