Many couples prefer divorce mediation over litigation. For one reason, they are able to control the outcome themselves rather than having to adhere to the decisions of a judge.  However, mediation has grown in popularity because the benefits do not stop there. ...

New Jersey law requires you and your spouse to divide your marital property equitably between the two of you when you divorce. But what does this mean? It may surprise you to learn that while an equitable distribution can be a precisely 50/50 one, an unequal...

When parents make the tough choice to get a divorce, they know they must find a way to break the news to their kids. Regardless of the reason for the divorce, the age of the kids or the length of the marriage, this is never an easy thing to do. Moms and dads can find...

Divorce can be a difficult time for everyone involved, both emotionally and financially. When a couple jointly owns many assets, this can complicate the proceedings. It becomes even more complex when there are young children and you must determine things like custody...

The majority of people have a presence on at least one social media platform. Getting divorced can be very difficult as it is, but understanding the role that social media can play in that process is vital. The role that social media plays in your divorce can be...

Money matters are often at the forefront of any divorce. Common concerns include child support payments, alimony payments, and costs related to property division. However, it is important to realize that the actual process of divorce can be very expensive as well....

As you prepare to enter into the property division portion of your divorce proceedings in West Caldwell, you may have an idea of what you hope to achieve from such efforts. Yet when you learn that your ex-spouse's 401(k) is subject to division (or, more specifically,...

During a divorce, as a person of greater means, you might look at the lives of middle-class couples and envy the simplicity. Middle-class incomes tend to be less complex and there are fewer assets to fight over. This might make it appear that middle-class divorces are...

Property division can be one of the most stressful aspects of a divorce. A life built together is bisected, with high-value and emotionally important items suddenly at stake. It is a lot to handle. Hidden assets can add further strain. One spouse, hoping to hold on to...

Parents who divorce have to keep their kids in mind as they map out their next steps. Your life will face a drastic shift and the pace of your children’s lives will also change. One way to create a sense of consistency is by keeping and sharing the family home or more...