Going through a divorce can make you feel exceptionally lonely, and if you are likely many people in your shoes, you may be relying on social media more than ever during this difficult time. Doing so can, in some cases, come back to bite you, however, which is why it...
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Why a prenup may be exactly what you need
As you and your beloved plan your wedding, you likely are caught up in venues, guest lists, dresses, cakes and all the other things that go along with planning a wedding and reception. But in all this happy frenzy, you would do well to also remember to think about...
A look at the financial considerations in a gray divorce
There are many changes as people go through life, and some can lead to divorce for a long-married couple.Divorce for an older couple may be more amicable than it would have been at a younger age, but it may also be more complicated financially due to the accumulation...
Typing things you may wind up regretting during divorce
Once you know you are getting divorced, there are a few practices you may want to start pulling back on. Living in a digital age makes it easy for people to put life on display for prying eyes. One of the worst things you can do before, during and even after divorce...
What will become of the business you own during divorce?
Divorce not only brings changes to your personal life, but also to your working life, especially if you and your spouse are in business together. Your company is a major asset, important to both of you. What happens to it during the property division phase of your...
How do I escape an abusive marriage?
If you have attempted to leave an abusive relationship before, you are aware of the threatening, controlling and intimidating tactics your spouse uses to keep you under his or her control. Like many New Jersey residents in the same situation, you may have given up...
Texting and divorce
In recent years, the divorce rate in New Jersey has decreased substantially. In fact, the state actually has the third lowest divorce rate in the country as of 2017. Although the divorce rate has gone down, one aspect of it that has increased is the...
What you might expect to receive after a short marriage
If you divorce after being married for, say, three years, the division of your assets may look different than it would if you had been married 30 years. For example, 30 years is a lot more time for inheritances and other premarital assets to become commingled and...
3 essential rules for social media use during divorce
Most people have opinions about social media one way or the other. Perhaps you are a devoted user who enjoys sharing daily updates with followers, or maybe you are opposed to social media and feel that it facilitates oversharing. Regardless of which side you fall on,...
How text messages affect divorce proceedings
Although many assume their text messages are private, that is no longer the case when it comes to divorce court. An increasing number of cases involve one or both spouses' text messages coming up as evidence. New Jersey is one of the states in the country...