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Although the divorce rate has been going down across the country, among some age groups it is actually trending upwards. In fact, the divorce rate for Americans over the age of 50 has doubled since 1990. The impact that splitting up close to retirement can have on a...
Since 1990, there has been an increase in the rate of divorce for people over the age of 55. There are many reasons why older New Jersey residents have decided to end their marriages. These reasons include more liberal attitudes toward divorce, increasing lifespans...
Do you feel like your child has suddenly turned against you for no good reason? If so, then you may be the subject of parental alienation. This process, sometimes referred to as programming or even brainwashing, involves one parent manipulating a child so that he or...
If you are a New Jersey parent who is going through a divorce and you also have a demanding career, you might worry about how you are going to balance child custody with your job. It is important that you prioritize your children, and this can mean letting your...
Many New Jersey residents, including those who are not especially wealthy, have a retirement plan either through their place of employment or some other source. Retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, pension plans and individually held plans like an IRA include a generous...
Divorce is a major financial transaction. Under New Jersey law, you aren’t necessarily entitled to half of the marital estate, either. This is because New Jersey recognizes equitable distribution, which means that marital assets are to be divided fairly. As a result,...
Getting divorced with children in New Jersey means you need to make a plan with your spouse for how you will raise them together. Regardless of where the children primarily live, the plan should include time with both parents. Creating a parenting plan might not be...
One of the many reasons couples tend to get a divorce is simply not wanting the same life. No matter the issue, it is often the child who gets caught in between. On many occasions, arguments regarding the child will extend beyond the case. One of the most common...
As you prepare for your divorce, you, like many people, may gloss over the details that will go into your parenting plan. You may think that your plan will include little more than a custody schedule. Yet, there are many other pain points that you must consider. These...
As a parent, you’re probably always looking for ways to help your children become interested in activities that don’t involve screens or scrolling through social media. But you might not know that monitoring your own social media use may help you achieve a more...
