Do you want to end your marriage amicably? How you initiate that first, all-important conversation with your spouse can set the tone for your entire divorce process. If you approach the situation with empathy, honesty and respect, you may find that all of your...
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Damage control during divorce: Protecting your reputation
The stigma associated with divorce has largely faded – but that doesn’t mean a divorce can’t damage both your personal and professional reputation. When a divorce turns acrimonious and ugly allegations start flying, you may feel like a public spectacle. People you...
How to financially prepare for a divorce
The divorce process is complicated. Not only are you dealing with the ending of your relationship, but countless practical things must be considered and decided as well. While you may be focused on property division and creating a fair parenting time schedule, don't...
3 challenges when dividing real property during a divorce
Many married couples decide to purchase homes where they live together during their marriages. They convert an ongoing financial obligation to pay for housing into a source of equity by paying off a mortgage instead of simply paying rent. Others may purchase vacation...
These mistakes could invalidate a prenup
Not all couples use prenuptial agreements, but they are becoming more popular. They offer a lot of different financial protections in the event of a divorce. Couples can use this document to ensure that they get to keep their assets, to protect a business that they...
Could a sleep divorce improve or doom a struggling marriage?
The idea of a sleep divorce flies in the face of what people typically expect from marriage. Joining lives usually means sharing a home and also a bedroom. Spouses typically sleep together after getting married. Sharing a sleeping space can lead to improved intimacy...
How same-sex divorces are different
The recognition of same-sex marriages and relationships has come a long way in recent years, with legal victories finally paving the way for marriage equality. What happens when same-sex couples divorce, however? The process of dissolving same-sex marriages can...
Who makes medical decisions for a child after divorce?
Most of the time in a divorce involving children, family courts aim to keep both parents intimately involved in all aspects of their children’s lives. That means that they’re likely to share both legal and physical custody of the child. Physical custody refers to...
Tips that can help you negotiate a custody schedule
When parents divorce, the top priority will be negotiating a custody schedule. This will determine who the child lives with and how much time they will spend with the non-custodial parent. In New Jersey, the most important factor in custody cases is the best interests...
Reasons a judge may order supervised visitation
During the divorce process, the issue of parenting can be a major consideration for the courts. Depending on the circumstances, a judge may grant custody to one parent, with the other parent receiving fairly traditional parenting time rights. In some instances,...