Many people struggling in their marriage may fear getting divorced in part due to the financial losses they may experience after splitting their assets with their spouse. Once the decision to divorce has been made, however, spouses realize that they must not only...
Year: 2020
Your child wants to live with the other parent. Now what?
You and your ex finally worked out the details of your divorce, and you have primary custody of your shared children. Recently, your son shared that he wants to live with the other parent. What is the fairest way to respond to this news? OurFamilyWizard has insights...
What do you know about choosing a legal guardian for your child?
While tending to estate planning, you learn the importance of choosing a legal guardian for your children in case something happens to you and the child's other parent. You do not want to think about not being present to raise your child, but it is a possibility you...
3 social media mistakes to avoid amid divorce
Going through a divorce may make you feel lonely, anxious or depressed, and you may turn to social media to vent or feel connected with other people. If you are not careful when interacting online, though, you run the risk of the things you say and do coming back to...
When custody mediation doesn’t work and you are headed to court
Like most other New Jersey parents going through a divorce, you may have attempted to mediate your child custody issues, but it didn't go as planned. For some reason, you just couldn't reach an agreement on all or a few issues.Now, you face going to court in order to...
Life insurance in divorce can be confusing at times
There are many things on the table when a couple's marriage is not longer working and they decide that it's coming to an end. Divorce brings with it many decisions New Jersey couples have to make about their separation and forging ahead as singles. But things...
New Jersey couples setting popular divorce trends
It seems some couples who are ending their marriages are setting some trends. New Jersey couples who are heading for divorce apparently have some things in common and are setting some new indicators moving ahead as single individuals. Here are some of those trends for...
Questions millennials should ask before deciding to divorce
Marriage breakdowns can happen at any age. New Jersey couples who are in their 20s and find themselves discussing divorce should ask themselves a few pertinent questions before making the ultimate decision. By visiting these issues, it may help the divorce process to...
Who’s responsible for credit card debt in a divorce?
Reviewing a list of assets and debts is something a divorcing couple must do. Having to discuss debts may be particularly difficult when a New Jersey couple is going through a divorce since very often, the financial picture is something that contributed to the...
A passive-aggressive spouse may try to derail your divorce
You have heard of contentious divorces that involve drama, shouting and lengthy battles in court. Your divorce does not have to end up like this, but you can face other unique challenges when dealing with a passive-aggressive spouse. This type of behavior can slow...