A divorce with biological children presents custody issues between biological parents. In a subsequent divorce involving stepchildren, custody may prove trickier. Stepparents may provide care to children for years, but does that give them rights to continue having a...
Some New Jersey couples might find themselves considering divorce when one of them is suffering a serious illness. They might wonder if the illness itself leads to the end of the marriage. However, while the complications brought about by illness can be a factor when...
If you choose to end your marriage, there is a chance that you will cede control of your New Jersey home to your spouse. There is also a chance that you will cede other properties that you own at the time of the divorce. Let's take a look at how state law impacts the...
After years of hard work, you may worry about what will happen to your business when you get divorced. If you and your spouse both own your company, here is what you need to know about how your divorce will impact this important asset. How does New Jersey handle...
Prenuptial agreements can be a very divisive subject among New Jersey couples. According to a new survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers on prenup agreements, the divide may be generational. The study shows that millennials were one of the main reasons...
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...
By Alexandra K. Rigden Esq. & Dr. Michael Plumeri When someone refers to their ex as a Narcissist, usually I assume the “Narcissist” title is a catch-all term to describe someone who is difficult or self-centered. But it is certainly possible that the “Narcissist”...
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...
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...
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...