Finances are often a source of strain between spouses. Even those who are comfortably well off can fight over money when one spouse prioritizes saving and investing for the future and the other always wants the newest, the biggest and the best of everything. When one...
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Am I a legal parent? Navigating custody for same-sex couples in NJ
When two people are married, they generally assume they have equal rights to their children. However, biology and legal paperwork can complicate this assumption for same-sex couples. If you are the nonbiological parent and did not formally adopt your child, you might...
How does gray divorce affect your adult children?
Gray divorce is becoming more common in New Jersey and your adult children might feel more surprised than you expect. You might assume they handle the change easily because they live independently. However, they could experience emotional challenges, financial...
Will I pay alimony after a short same-sex marriage?
Ending a marriage is stressful. It gets even more complicated when you worry about your financial future. You might think a marriage that lasted only a few years results in a clean break with no further payments. While a shorter timeline often limits how long you...
How economic mediation builds trust between parties
Choosing economic mediation means you and your spouse decide to approach property division fairly and collaboratively. However, one of the biggest fears professionals face is discovering their spouse is hiding or failing to disclose assets and debts. While having this...
Accessing retirement resources in a gray divorce
The age of the people divorcing is largely what separates a “gray divorce” from any other divorce. People in their 50s or beyond who have spent decades together may face a complicated process when they choose to end their long-term marriages. Frequently, people worry...
What if your co-parent is a competitive gift-giver?
With winter approaching, your thoughts may already be turning to what to buy your children for Christmas. If you are going through a divorce or have recently emerged from one, this could add an extra layer of complexity to the matter. Some coparents see gift-giving as...
Navigating the holidays while co-parenting
The holidays are almost upon us. Our schedules will soon be filled with family gatherings, shopping, parties and school plays. While holidays are joyful occasions filled with celebration and togetherness, for parents who are no longer together, they can be a...
3 things to know about parental alienation
Your relationship with your child has always been strong, but since your separation, you notice your child seems distant, angry or even fearful of you for no clear reason. They may be repeating negative phrases about you that sound as if they came from your co-parent....
How can you protect your credit during a divorce?
Married couples share finances, which means those finances will have to be untangled if they opt to end the marriage. This is done through the property division process, which can be complex, depending on the marital estate. One thing that some people who are going...

