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People preparing for divorce have to address a variety of different types of assets. The more successful the spouses have been during the marriage, the more complex their marital estate may have become. They may share an assortment of different types of investments,...
“Tell your mother that…” or “Tell your father that…” might seem perfectly acceptable things to say as a divorcing or divorced parent of minor children. Your child (or children) are soon going to see their other parent face to face or talk to them on the phone, so you...
Relocation is one of the more complex and emotionally charged issues that parents may be compelled to grapple with as they navigate the state’s shared custody laws. In New Jersey, a parent who wishes to move with their child must carefully assess legal procedures to...
If you are a parent concerned about your child’s safety or stability because of the other parent’s actions or absence, you may be considering whether termination of their parental rights is possible. While this is a serious legal step, there are situations where...
Whether you expect that you’ll be seeking alimony or that you’ll be ordered to pay it as you divorce, it’s important to know not just what factors are considered in determining the amount (like both spouses’ income, earning potential, assets, health and age) but what...
When older couples decide to divorce, the process is often more complicated than it is for younger couples. After all, they have remained married for longer and have more shared resources than younger couples. One spouse might depend on the other for medical or...
Mediation can be an effective way to resolve divorce issues without stepping into a courtroom. But while many cases benefit from early compromise, not every situation is ready for this step. Starting mediation before both parties are fully prepared can lead to...
It may seem like the only time you hear about a husband receiving alimony after a divorce is when his wife is a celebrity and by far the larger earner of the two. In fact, it’s not as uncommon for women in all kinds of professions to be ordered to pay their husbands...
When a marriage ends, the division of property often becomes one of the most contentious elements of the divorce process. In New Jersey, an equitable distribution state, marital assets are not necessarily split 50/50—but rather in a manner the court deems fair. This...
Divorce is often painted in harsh strokes—emotional upheaval, financial strain and legal battles. For many, it symbolizes failure or the collapse of a dream. But what if divorce could be a liberating new beginning instead of a tragic end? Suppose it’s the end of a...