Divorce can be a difficult time for everyone involved, both emotionally and financially. When a couple jointly owns many assets, this can complicate the proceedings. It becomes even more complex when there are young children and you must determine things like custody...
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The role of social media in divorce
The majority of people have a presence on at least one social media platform. Getting divorced can be very difficult as it is, but understanding the role that social media can play in that process is vital. The role that social media plays in your divorce can be...
3 FAQs about modifying a child support order in New Jersey
During divorce, the courts try to determine a fair support arrangement based on the economic circumstances of each spouse as well as the expected needs of shared children. However, there are many events that can change either a parent’s ability to meet financial...
Why do you need a postnuptial agreement before leaving your job?
Choosing to leave a career behind and become a stay-at-home parent can be fulfilling, but it comes with long-term consequences for your earning potential. Before you make this decision, you need your partner's reassurance of his or her commitment to supporting you. A...
What are signs of parental alienation?
When parents in New Jersey split, you must handle many child-related matters. Who will hold primary custody? Will you go for joint custody instead? Which parent moves out of the house? What will your visitation schedule look like? Who gets your child during which...
What do you know about your post-divorce health insurance options?
You have a lot of life changes to navigate during divorce. One major consideration is ensuring you continue having health coverage after your split. Learn more about your post-divorce health insurance options. During this chapter of your life, you must take proper...
How can I save money during a divorce?
Money matters are often at the forefront of any divorce. Common concerns include child support payments, alimony payments, and costs related to property division. However, it is important to realize that the actual process of divorce can be very expensive as well....
Mediation will help you make the most of your parenting plan
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, the welfare of your children in a post-divorce world is top priority. The ability to establish a successful, workable parenting plan is among the many reasons that mediation has become so popular as a divorce...
What can you do with your portion of a 401(k) in a divorce?
As you prepare to enter into the property division portion of your divorce proceedings in West Caldwell, you may have an idea of what you hope to achieve from such efforts. Yet when you learn that your ex-spouse's 401(k) is subject to division (or, more specifically,...
Is divorce easier for the rich or the middle class?
During a divorce, as a person of greater means, you might look at the lives of middle-class couples and envy the simplicity. Middle-class incomes tend to be less complex and there are fewer assets to fight over. This might make it appear that middle-class divorces are...