Child support orders are issued by family court to help ensure that post-divorce, your children have the financial resources they need. However, these orders are not cast in stone and it is possible to seek modifications under some circumstances. If you are...
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3 ways that extramarital affairs can complicate divorces
Adultery or infidelity has always been a major issue for married couples. When one spouse violates their wedding vows by becoming intimate with another person, divorce is a real concern. A significant portion of modern divorces begin with claims of infidelity. Not...
Why your child custody arrangement needs to change this year
Every passing year poses new challenges as a parent. If you share custody of your child, then you may need to consider what challenges you may face this year and adjust your custody arrangement accordingly. Here are a few considerations to make to a custody...
What happens to a business when owners get divorced?
Two spouses opening a business together often makes a lot of sense when they are married. They already know each other well, they understand the complementary skills they bring to the business and their lives are already financially intertwined. Many small businesses...
The “child’s best interests” is not just a term for the court
As a parent considering divorce, you will have heard, or soon be hearing a lot of mentions of the term, “the child’s best interests.” The court will keep this concept at the forefront of its mind when making decisions about things related to your child, such as...
Understanding 3 different styles of co-parenting
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...
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...

