Divorce

Although the divorce rate overall in the United States has declined in recent decades, the divorce rate for couples 50 and older continues to rise. To begin with, people are living longer and those who opt for later-in-life divorce are ready to start a new chapter in...

If your work situation has changed for the worse and you now make less money, you may be wondering if you can receive more child support. After all, you do not want your child to suffer from your income loss. The combined amount you and your former spouse each...

Newly divorced parents have several shifts to adjust to. For instance, how should they handle helping their shared college-bound child apply for financial aid? Finaid provides insights into the intersection between financial aid and former spouses. Learn how to help...

Divorce has many consequences. For many families, the biggest impact is the emotional toll it can take due to the changes within the family structure. According to Time, studies show that the impact of divorce can be worse for higher-income families, which is shocking...

People work hard to accumulate retirement benefits to sustain their desired lifestyle in the future. Divorce can threaten to upend retirement planning and obliterate its value. Preserving retirement savings is critical to people's ability to reestablish their...

Even though you still love your husband or wife, your marriage may seem to have more rocky patches than smooth ones. Before deciding to walk into divorce court, you may want to try to save your marriage. Drafting a postnuptial agreement may help you do just that. A...

Sometimes, one spouse becomes so desperate or vindictive that he or she provides false information to the court. Doing so constitutes a felony in virtually all U.S. courts, including New Jersey. People found guilty of committing this crime could pay fines and earn...

As a parent going through divorce, you prioritize your child even in the most difficult of times. Unfortunately, your co-parent may not do the same. In fact, some co-parents may try to weaponize your child against you. They may even try to actively sabotage your...

When you pay someone alimony in New Jersey, you may question whether you must continue to do so if your ex has moved on and now shares a life with someone else. Until 2014, you would have had to prove that your former spouse shared a residence with his or her new...