Co-parenting is a partnership in which both parents jointly take on the responsibility of raising their child after ending their romantic relationship. Parents who are on time and who stick to the same bedtimes, screen time limits and discipline procedures for their...
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6 common reasons for gray divorce
Gray divorce occurs when older adults decide to end long-term marriages. Gray divorce has become increasingly common in recent years. Many people find this phenomenon surprising, as they expect that those who have stayed married for years should remain married...
Alimony is often tied to the length of the marriage
If you’ve been ordered to pay alimony during your divorce, one of your first questions is likely how long those payments will last. You want to know when your obligation to provide support to your former spouse will end. Under New Jersey law, the duration of alimony...
Could you get a DUI the next day?
Most people who are arrested on DUI charges in New Jersey are arrested the same day they were drinking. Many times, the arrest occurs as they drive home from a bar or a social gathering where they consume alcohol. There may be cases where the drinking started the day...
Tips for co-owning a business after divorce
Couples who own a business together will have to decide the fate of the company if they decide to divorce. For some, the answer will be to allow the business to remain open with them operating it as partners. Trying to run a business with an ex isn’t an easy...
Discussing the importance of a prenup with your adult child
The holidays are often a time when parents catch up with their college-age and adult children on what they’ve been doing and who is in their lives. Sometimes, hard or at least serious conversations happen this time of year when everyone is back under one roof. If...
3 questions to answer before asking to keep the home in a divorce
Purchasing a home is a main economic goal for many people. They want to stop paying rent and to accumulate equity. Married couples are often in a position to combine their resources and make that dream a reality. The home where a married couple has lived together can...
Same-sex divorce after a domestic partnership or civil union
Marriage equality became a reality for same-sex couples in the United States with the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision – but the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling did not automatically convert civil unions or domestic partnerships into marriages. Unfortunately, same-sex...
How long does the divorce process take in New Jersey?
If you’re wondering how long the divorce process takes in New Jersey, there is no definitive answer. The timeline varies, depending on factors like whether the divorce is contested or uncontested and other unique aspects of every situation. In most cases, the process...
Co-parenting tips for Christmas gift-giving
Christmas can be absolutely magical for children, but it can also present a lot of challenges for parents who are newly separated or divorced. Coordinating gift-giving between two households requires a little extra planning if you want to avoid issues and focus on...

