Tax season has officially begun, which means many of us are gathering up all the paperwork accumulated in various places throughout our house. But if you are in the middle of a divorce or even considering it, it's important to start planning now for next year's tax...
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What are your child custody options?
Parents may be given custody of their child after a divorce. Child custody can give parents legal and physical custody of their child. Legal custody means a parent can make decisions on behalf of their child, such as their education and medical needs. Physical custody...
What is financial infidelity, and how can it affect divorce?
Marital infidelity is a common issue. Many divorces begin with one spouse discovering that the other has been unfaithful. However, romantic or sexual infidelity is not the only way that one spouse can betray the other. People can also engage in financial infidelity...
What should you know about debt during a divorce?
Going through a divorce means you and your ex have to divide all assets during the property division process. Many people don’t realize that they also have to divide all the debts. It’s critical to remember that how debts are handled can have a major impact on your...
How can you use virtual visits during co-parenting?
Parents who don’t live close to each other may need to find ways for the non-custodial parent to remain a constant presence in the child’s life. One way that this is possible is through virtual visitation. This type of visitation is meant to bridge the gap between...
The benefits of adopting a stepchild in a same-sex marriage
Many same-sex couples in New Jersey grow their families through different means than heterosexual couples. Typically, they either adopt or use assisted reproductive technology to add children to their families. In scenarios where one parent provided genetic materials...
The benefits of using an app when adjusting to joint custody
The transition to sharing parental rights and responsibilities can be a rocky one for parents. It is difficult for people to put their personal feelings aside and keep the focus on their children. Every phone call about scheduling and custody exchange could lead to...
2 things for divorced parents to think about before summer
Summer months require some significant changes from regular schedules. For people who have a parenting plan in place, because they aren’t in a relationship with their child’s other parent any longer, the summers can be stressful as they try to navigate the custody...
3 tips for going through a divorce with a narcissist
Emotions are often high during a divorce, but those emotions can be a challenge when you’re divorcing a narcissist. Narcissistic individuals often have an overinflated sense of self-worth and often can’t think of how their actions affect others. There are a few tips...
3 goals of divorce mediation you need to understand
Divorce is a difficult process for all involved parties, and when an opportunity to avoid the often lengthy litigation process presents itself, couples are likely to consider it. One of these options is divorce mediation. Divorce mediation can either be voluntary or...

