Spouses contemplating divorce often have pressing questions about the process. They worry about what property they have to split with their spouses and how long it may take to recover financially after the end of a marriage. As an equitable distribution state, New...
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4 communication tips for successful co-parenting
Co-parenting is generally challenging. Raising a child in two homes requires co-parents to go the extra mile. However, you can smooth your experience with effective communication. When you and your co-parent are on the same page about vital matters, you can reduce...
Protecting your business’ confidentiality in your divorce
Getting divorced in New Jersey means exchanging financial information with your spouse. But if you own your own business, a lot of that data will be confidential -- not something that you want to be disclosed in an open court proceeding. In fact, you likely have a...
Grandparent’s Rights and Divorce in Marlton, New Jersey
As a grandparent, watching your child divorce from their spouse is not only stressful, but in many cases, it is extremely heart-wrenching and emotionally draining. When you have grandchildren, the last issue you need to encounter yourself is the inability to see them...
How insurance works in divorce
Health insurance after a divorce is a complicated issue in some respects for New Jersey families. The federal law is clear. After a divorce, an ex-spouse cannot be carried on employer-provided health insurance. Outside that, there are numerous ways that you can...
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...
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...
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...
Did you notice these signs before filing for divorce?
You might feel alone in your current journey, and that is understandable. This is a difficult time in your life, and you may not have given much thought to the idea of divorce before. But no matter how alone you feel, many other people in New Jersey have walked very...
As a husband, could you get alimony in a divorce?
It is common for money to be a sticking point in divorce cases. For many New Jersey residents going through this process, concerns about alimony and child support exist. Though these types of support are often in marriage dissolution cases, it is often a given that...