The more assets you have, the more complex and costly the task of sorting through the financial aspects of your divorce will be. In the state of New Jersey, the courts will require many couples to participate in economic mediation. What is this and can it help to...
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3 options for dividing the family business in a divorce
When it comes to the property division phase of your divorce, your family business may well be the most significant asset. There are three main options to consider with respect to the disposition of your business. 1. Sell the business outright Selling the business may...
What are the differences between mediation and arbitration?
A divorce takes time, negotiation and compromise. Absent that, a judge will make decisions that impact the rest of your life. You may consider trying an alternative route to resolve your divorce, such as mediation or arbitration. When all roads lead to divorce,...
What goes into a custody plan?
Separation and an eventual divorce elicit a chain reaction of personal and legal ramifications. Your children remain your focus throughout, and understanding how a custody plan works can help add stability in an uncertain landscape. The court requires a custody plan...
What is community and separate property?
When going through a divorce, you will have to deal with the division of assets. This is often one of the most difficult parts of the divorce for many people. To understand asset division better, it is important to understand community and separate property first and...
When can courts mandate mediation?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that allows you and your spouse to agree on the terms of your divorce without litigating it in court. It offers you significant benefits in terms of time and money savings. It also frees up judges to address...
Planning for a not-so-happy new year
As people ring in the new year, many make resolutions representing a significant change in their lives. Nothing is more life-altering than divorce, which is a common goal for many spouses. Divorce traditionally increases when the year changes, allowing families one...
Paving the way for your blended family
So much of family law is about divorce and custody. However, when you decide to remarry and combine families, there is plenty of space for family law to help lay the foundation for success. It may sound daunting. According to Raising Strong Kids Through Divorce,...
Mental illness and divorce: 3 tips for co-parenting
Divorce can trigger or worsen symptoms of many mental illnesses, such as anxiety and depression. While you may find this a cause for worry, GoodTherapy notes that diagnosis alone cannot affect your rights to child custody or visitation. Whether you or your ex-spouse...