Lawyers are an important resource for those preparing for divorce. They can educate their clients about the law and advocate for them in both negotiations and in court. However, they are not the only professional that someone may need to consult with when preparing...
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Does divorce mean you have to move out of your house?
It is common for people to separate when they decide to file for divorce. Understandably, they don’t necessarily want to live together now that their relationship is ending. But you may find yourself wondering about the logistics. Housing is expensive, and you already...
Why did your spouse’s spending change before divorce?
You tell your spouse that you would like to get a divorce, and they begrudgingly agree. They are unhappy about it, and they may blame you for the divorce. Maybe your relationship already had a lot of conflict, and this is just making it worse. As you start getting...
Should you tell your child’s teacher about a divorce?
If you get divorced during the school year – there is usually a spike in divorce filings in August, after all – then you may wonder if you should tell your child’s new teacher. There is no legal requirement to tell them, of course. But are there any benefits to doing...
How long do you have to respond to divorce in New Jersey?
If your spouse decides to file for divorce, they have to serve you with the divorce papers. This is often known as a divorce petition, and it is called a “Summons and Divorce Complaint” in New Jersey. But no matter what it’s called, this is the paperwork that you’re...
3 considerations: Divorce with a child with special needs
Every child has unique needs when their parents separate or divorce. The age of a child, their sex and their health can influence custody decisions. When parents share a child with special needs, divorce proceedings can be much more difficult to navigate. Children...
Why should you close joint accounts during divorce?
You and your spouse may have opened up various joint financial accounts when you were married. You could have a shared checking account where you both receive your paychecks, for example, or a shared investment account where you deposit your extra funds to grow wealth...
New Jersey steps up DUI sobriety checkpoints
Summertime brings many visitors to New Jersey. Some are passing through and some plan to stay for a while. Because of this, New Jersey has been intensifying its enforcement of traffic safety regulations. In particular, emphasis is being placed on impaired driving. ...
Adjusting to a new way of life after a gray divorce
If you are getting a late-life (gray) divorce, you may already know things will change for you, potentially quite a lot. You probably expect to tighten your budget and rethink your spending habits, but the coming changes can also impact other parts of your life. Being...
How to protect your digital privacy during divorce
People do strange things when they’re going through a divorce – and you cannot trust your spouse not to spy on you through your phone, laptop or other digital devices. Sometimes, a spouse who is nursing their wounded ego just wants to know what sort of life you are...