Divorces involving substantial wealth, businesses and investments are often complex and emotionally draining. Traditional litigation can quickly escalate into an expensive, time-consuming battle that exposes private financial information to the public. Mediation...
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Sharing custody with a ‘Disneyland parent’
Co-parenting is a challenge even when both adults have the same values and priorities. In cases involving very different perspectives on parenting or a very uneven distribution of parenting time, calmly sharing custody can be far more difficult. A Disneyland parent...
What if one spouse goes on a pre-divorce spending spree?
Divorcing spouses generally need to split their property and debts. That process is often the most contentious element of divorce. People may find themselves fighting over assets with emotional value and resources that represent significant investment, such as real...
4 ways divorce can affect your business — and how to prepare
Divorce is always personal, but when you own a business, it affects more than just your home life. For many entrepreneurs, a company represents years of hard work, investment, and personal risk. When a marriage ends, the business can face complex legal and financial...
3 marital challenges that a prenuptial agreement can anticipate
Marriage is often celebrated as a union of love, trust and shared dreams. However, while couples plan for a beautiful life together, few consider planning for the practical realities that may arise along the way. Contrary to popular belief, a prenup doesn’t signal a...
The challenges of child custody in a New Jersey same-sex divorce
When same-sex couples divorce, the emotional and legal complexities often extend far beyond property division and financial settlements. One of the most sensitive and difficult issues to navigate is child custody. These difficulties often arise from the way parentage...
Can you get divorced without your spouse’s consent?
Divorce can be emotional and stressful, especially when one spouse refuses to cooperate. You might wonder what happens if your partner won’t sign the papers or respond to the court. Many people believe that a divorce can’t move forward without both signatures, but...
The roles of debts when dividing property in a divorce
The marital estate contains the property that spouses own together. They also share responsibility for debts originating during the marriage. As spouses attempt to settle property division matters, they may need to discuss their financial obligations in addition to...
Do children have to choose a parent during custody disputes?
Parents preparing for divorce often worry about consequences for their children. They don't want the end of the marriage to harm their children. Thankfully, parents can take certain steps to reduce the stress and damage generated by their divorce proceedings....
Your prenup should be used for assets, not child custody decisions
When you use a prenuptial agreement, you are essentially addressing a divorce before it happens. You may not get divorced, and so you will never need to use the agreement. But if you do, it gives you a chance to make some of these decisions in advance, which can often...

