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...
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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,...
Common complexities when dividing property during divorce
New Jersey divorces are often fraught with emotional challenges and practical complications. Even elements that people expect to be simple can often be very difficult to manage. For example, property division initially may seem like a relatively simple issue to...
Can your spouse refuse to cooperate with the divorce petition?
If your spouse does not want to get divorced, you may be worried that they are going to make things difficult. In fact, maybe they have told you that they are not going to cooperate and they refuse to get divorced. They believe that this ends the conversation because...
3 actions that could constitute dissipation of marital assets
Divorce proceedings often require intense negotiations. Spouses have to identify their marital property, disclose their separate property and then determine how to divide their assets with one another. This process can take weeks or may ultimately require litigation....
Understanding the role of “earning potential” in alimony
When judges determine how much alimony one spouse is required to pay the other following their divorce (and possibly before the divorce is final), one of the key considerations is how much money each one earns. Another very important factor – particularly for a payee...
What goes into modifying child custody orders in New Jersey?
Child custody arrangements are designed to provide stability and security for children after a divorce or separation. However, life circumstances can change, necessitating modifications to existing custody orders. As a parent, understanding how the child custody...