There are many myths about divorce mediation that you may have heard. Divorce is a difficult process, and it is important to understand what you can expect from the legal system. Misconceptions about divorce mediation are often inaccurate and can lead to confusion...
Year: 2021
How divorce affects college financial aid
After a divorce, there are several things you and your former spouse will have to divide as fairly as possible. One of these things may be your child's college education expenses. If your child is currently enrolled in college or will be entering college soon, here...
Alimony and cohabitation in New Jersey
For a long time, the law in New Jersey was that alimony needed to be paid until an ex-spouse was remarried. When this law was first enacted, it made sense. But over the past few decades, attitudes about marriage have changed. Whereas there used to be stigma about...
What factors are considered when making an alimony decision?
Alimony is an important part of many divorces as it determines how much money one spouse will be paying the other for a set period of time. Under New Jersey law, a variety of factors are considered that determine how much alimony will be paid. If you're going through...
Valuing a professional practice during a divorce
Professionals in New Jersey should understand that their practice may be viewed as a marital asset during any divorce proceeding. That means that, like the house, retirement accounts and checking account, it will potentially be divided with a portion of the value...
How social media can be used in a divorce
Social media has changed the legal landscape in a variety of ways. One example is that social media comments and uploads are often used as part of divorce proceedings. According to one study, 50% of participants found that social media negatively impacted their...
What are the benefits of mediation?
When faced with ending their marriage, many couples assume that the next step is the traditional divorce in court. However, mediation is an alternative to litigation that continues to rise in popularity. What are the benefits of this divorce option? Confidentiality...
Modifying child custody orders
Divorced parents should have the best interests of their children in mind. This may be even more true in deciding child custody and making modifications to the child custody order Parents may not find it easy to make decisions about when and where their children may...
Mediation helps couples navigate the divorce and life afterward
Many divorcing couples choose mediation over litigation for a variety of reasons. The popularity of this option extends beyond the divorce itself since it also establishes a framework for future family relationships. About mediation Divorce mediation is a process that...
3 reasons why divorce mediation is in your child’s best interests
As parents about to divorce, you will have to settle several matters to resolve related to your child. If you need a judge to make those decisions for you, they will look at what is in your child’s best interests. Yet, it is not only a judge who can use the child’s...