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When people marry in New Jersey, they often pledge to stay together "in sickness and in health." In practice, however, severe and chronic illness can have serious, negative effects on a marriage. According to multiple studies, those impacts are distinctly gendered....
Not many people in New Jersey, or the rest of the United States for that matter, have the kind of assets that the founder of Amazon has. However, it is interesting to take a look at what steps may be taken to protect assets of this nature during a divorce given the...
When a New Jersey spouse is in a relationship with a significant disparity in physical attractiveness, they could be more vulnerable to divorce. Analysts have pointed out that there is a body of research that supports such conclusions. Despite this, one survey of...
The family home can be one of the most emotionally significant and financially valuable assets held by a divorcing couple in New Jersey. Unlike purely financial assets like retirement funds or bank accounts, it is far more difficult to equitably distribute the marital...
Breaking the news to your kids about divorce is one of the first, of many steps in the divorce process. However, it might be one of the most difficult. It is not easy to tell your children that you and their other parent are no longer in love and do not want to be...
All married couples in New Jersey will have occasional disagreements about money, but persistent arguments about finances could undermine a relationship entirely. A university study identified financial disputes as a leading indicator that a couple was headed for...
Some New Jersey parents who are divorcing might want to consider an arrangement called "nesting" or "birdnesting" to help their children adjust to the separation. In a nesting arrangement, children stay in the family home while each parent takes turns living there....
Many people do not realize how many different elements there are in a divorce. Perhaps the most complicated part is deciding who gets custody of your children. But, what if you have pets? A large number of families in New Jersey have dogs, cats or other animals that...
People in New Jersey who are going through a divorce might make some financial mistakes that can cause the process to be even more stressful. Awareness of common mistakes can help people avoid them. For example, some people might go out and buy a big-ticket item...
New Jersey parents who decide to divorce may worry about how a marriage separation may affect their children. They may also worry about how the divorce could affect their own time and relationships with the kids. While a divorce can be challenging for a family,...