New Jersey divorces are often fraught with emotional challenges and practical complications. Even elements that people expect to be simple can often be very difficult to manage. For example, property division initially may seem like a relatively simple issue to...
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Can your spouse refuse to cooperate with the divorce petition?
If your spouse does not want to get divorced, you may be worried that they are going to make things difficult. In fact, maybe they have told you that they are not going to cooperate and they refuse to get divorced. They believe that this ends the conversation because...
3 actions that could constitute dissipation of marital assets
Divorce proceedings often require intense negotiations. Spouses have to identify their marital property, disclose their separate property and then determine how to divide their assets with one another. This process can take weeks or may ultimately require litigation....
Understanding the role of “earning potential” in alimony
When judges determine how much alimony one spouse is required to pay the other following their divorce (and possibly before the divorce is final), one of the key considerations is how much money each one earns. Another very important factor – particularly for a payee...
What goes into modifying child custody orders in New Jersey?
Child custody arrangements are designed to provide stability and security for children after a divorce or separation. However, life circumstances can change, necessitating modifications to existing custody orders. As a parent, understanding how the child custody...
A consent to travel letter is always smart to have
No matter when your child’s spring break is this year, it’s not too early to get your plans solidified with your co-parent – especially if you’ll be traveling with your child. Whether you’re taking a road trip or flying to your destination, it’s wise to have a consent...
Can I retire if I’m still paying alimony?
If you’re among the many spouses over 50 considering divorce, you may already be anticipating that you’ll be the one paying spousal support. If your spouse left the workplace to raise the kids and never got back into full-time work, it’s a real possibility (depending...
What do I need to know about child custody?
If you’re a parent going through a divorce, then one of the things you may be prioritizing is child custody. Child custody determines each parent’s role in their child's life. There are a lot of different parts to child custody. Here’s what you need to know: What are...
How divorcing parents can protect their adult children
With the rise of divorce among older adults (those in their 50s and well past that), more and more adults are finding themselves “adult children of divorce” or ACOD. They typically don’t get the level of concern that young children and teens of divorcing parents get....
How to create a parenting plan that works
When two adults who love each other decide to marry, they do so with the hope that they will live happily ever after until death separates them. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a marriage to end in divorce or separation. If this happens to you, one of the most...