Divorce

If you're reading this, then you probably already know that Passaic County & Essex County have both placed stays on litigating divorce cases, and no one knows for sure who long it will be until these stays are lifted. Unfortunately, just because courts are...

After being married for decades, it can be difficult to watch it end. It can be even more difficult for a New Jersey resident to realize that the person who used to protect, love and care for him or her is now gone. It will be up to the individual to take precautions...

When someone cheats, it can break down the trust in a relationship, and it can be the reason you need to end your marriage. However, does adultery impact the divorce? Will it change the amount of alimony or division of your property? Will it affect who gets custody or...

Controversy has surrounded the union between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie since its inception. When Jolie filed for divorce, it made the news here in New Jersey and around the world. The shock of that announcement would have been enough for many fans of the couple,...

Most New Jersey residents have a picture in their minds of how they want their retirement years to be. Those plans can be in jeopardy when a couple approaching this stage of life divorce. Nearly every divorce comes with some form of economic consequences, but it might...

A divorce can be expensive. Not only do the fees add up when you need to go to court, but it can also take a long time to complete the process in court. This can be emotionally draining. You can save money, time and stress, however. Through mediation, you can avoid a...

When a marriage is over, it can be difficult to envision working together toward a common goal. After all, if you were getting along, there might not be a need for a divorce. However, just because the relationship as a couple is over does not mean that it is...

A recent study suggests that a connection exists between vacations and marriages that are ending. Part of what the study discovered is that divorce filings tend to peak in August and March of each year. It was the proximity of these months to the end of winter and...

When a celebrity marriage ends, it often makes headlines. Continuing updates on the divorce can provide New Jersey readers who are either going through a divorce or contemplating one with invaluable insight into the process. Currently, the divorce of Johnny Depp and...

The mediation process is often used to settle divorce and other family-related cases in New Jersey. Unlike litigation, it is non-contentious and neither party is considered the "right" one. Mediation works particularly well when both parties are able to be civil with...