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In a contested New Jersey divorce, economic mediation may be necessary when other methods fail. This process can offer spouses a way to resolve financial issues outside the courtroom. To improve the chances of productive negotiations, preparation plays a major role....
Timing is supposedly everything – and a lot of people decide that the closer it gets to the end of the year and the holiday season, the worse the timing is for a divorce. Some people put off filing for divorce until January (or even later) to avoid disrupting their...
Planning for retirement involves more than savings and investments. For divorced spouses, alimony obligations are a critical part of monthly finances. New Jersey law recognizes retirement as grounds for alimony modification. Knowing how that process works can help you...
If you own a business, your income may rise and fall from month to month. The business may pay you more during a strong period and less when sales slow down. That can make child support or alimony harder to discuss during divorce. One paycheck or tax return does not...
State courts take matters that impact a family's youngest and most vulnerable members seriously. For custody and parenting‑time decisions that serve and protect any involved children, judges rely on established statutory factors. This approach helps the courts...
Mediation and arbitration offer private options outside the standard New Jersey court system. During mediation, a neutral guide helps couples build a shared settlement. In contrast, arbitration uses a private official who issues a final, legally binding ruling. Both...
Child custody can be one of the most misunderstood parts of a family law dispute. Parents may hear conflicting advice from friends, relatives or online sources and assume that certain rules automatically apply to their situation. However, in New Jersey, custody...
When you file for divorce in New Jersey, you must list one or more reasons (called grounds) in your complaint. This gives the court a legal basis to dissolve your marriage. New Jersey recognizes both no-fault and fault-based grounds for divorce. Here is what to know:...
Most divorces don’t just “happen” out of nowhere. Instead, many marriages stumble along, quietly failing, for years before one spouse decides that they have had enough. Even then, few spouses abruptly walk out of the door and away from their marriages. If you know...
You’ve been unhappily married for years – but you still feel guilty saying, “I’m done.” Passively staying in a bad marriage can sometimes feel more tolerable than the anxiety and stress that comes from an active decision to call an attorney and seek a divorce. Guilt...