Social media has become a routine part of daily life, but during a divorce, it can carry serious risks. Courts increasingly use online content to assess credibility, behavior and financial claims. What may seem like an innocent post could end up as damaging evidence...
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Do you know how to achieve successful co-parenting communication?
Co-parents need to communicate effectively about child-related matters. This can help them avoid conflicts that may negatively impact their relationship. You and your co-parent should discuss communication when handling other co-parenting matters. Here are three...
Can child custody cases be mediated?
When parents disagree about child custody, they often imagine a long and stressful court battle. However, not every custody dispute has to be resolved in front of a judge. Mediation offers a less combative and often more productive way to settle these matters. Below...
3 issues that may arise when refinancing after divorce
When spouses have accumulated valuable assets during marriage, they have a lot to handle during and after a divorce. Those who have purchased a home together have to make decisions regarding who stays in the home and also how they address home equity. Frequently, the...
How can spouses prove irreconcilable differences during divorce?
Every state has different laws regarding divorce, including what circumstances justify divorce filings. New Jersey allows for no-fault divorce proceedings, like most other states. Either spouse can petition the courts to end a marital relationship because of...
What if a child refuses to spend time with one parent?
It is somewhat common for parents to take issue with certain details of a shared custody order. In some cases, the children subject to the order also disagree with the family’s arrangements. Older children, including teenagers, may have very strong feelings about...
Should you move out during a divorce?
The decision to move out during a divorce can feel like a fork in the road, one that’s heavy with emotion and uncertainty. Whether you’re seeking peace or protecting your space, it’s a choice that shapes what happens next. It’s not just about comfort or convenience;...
Can you adopt your partner’s child?
Becoming a parent isn’t always about biology, it’s about love, commitment, and showing up every single day. For many families, those bonds are already there long before the law catches up. Whether you’re helping raise your partner’s child or have been there since day...
What if you want to move but you’re co-parenting a child?
You’ve always liked to move a lot. You like to see new places and have new experiences. Perhaps you see buying real estate as an investment. When the value of the house goes up, you tend to sell it and look for another place to live. But things have been changing...
When do you need a qualified domestic relations order in divorce?
Retirement was something you always thought that you and your spouse would do together. This was good, because your spouse had a high-paying corporate job and a 401(k) plan. If your employer doesn’t offer a retirement plan, you may not have any retirement savings....

