If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse choose to live together, you need to set ground rules. While this option can offer several benefits, it may also lead to misunderstandings that could complicate your divorce. So, how can you peacefully live with your spouse during...
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How to negotiate a custody schedule with your co-parent
Almost every matter involved in divorce requires negotiation, including a custody schedule. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have children, negotiating a custody schedule ensures you agree on what's best for them while protecting your parental rights. Here are...
Why do you need to refinance the mortgage if you keep the house?
As you and your spouse, go through a divorce and begin dividing property, you realize that you want to keep the family home. You plan to live there even after the divorce. In order to get it, you simply propose to your ex that they can keep other assets. You may have...
Identifying your priorities and goals in divorce
What are your divorce goals? What about your top priorities during a divorce? If you have none, you are not alone. Many people go through divorce without understanding what they should prioritize. Having goals and priorities can guide your decisions and help you fight...
Are there any disadvantages of 50/50 child custody?
Courts understand the need for children to maintain meaningful connections with both parents, even when those parents are divorced. They often favor 50/50 custody (joint and/or physical) arrangements, where parents share responsibility and physical time roughly...
How do you do a business valuation during divorce?
If you’re getting a divorce, your business may be one of your most important assets. Perhaps you and your spouse are joint business owners, so you both have a claim to the company. Or perhaps the business has grown significantly during your marriage, and so that...
How are retirement accounts handled in a New Jersey divorce?
Married couples living in New Jersey often share their resources and responsibilities. By pooling their assets and efforts, they can maintain a comfortable lifestyle. They may then worry about what happens if they decide to divorce. Both spouses may have contributed...
Does a parent’s sexuality matter to custody decisions?
The institution of marriage and family is dynamic, and sometimes, previously straight parents may come out as gay, leading to a divorce or come out as gay after the marriage has ended. When this happens, you may wonder how your orientation will impact the court’s...
Avoid these 3 mistakes during your divorce mediation
Mediation is among the most effective ways to resolve disputes during a divorce without going to court. It helps couples reach mutually beneficial agreements on issues like child custody, property division and spousal support while saving time, money and reducing...
Non-financial contributions to the marriage matter in divorce
It’s not unusual for spouses to share responsibilities when building a life together. For instance, your spouse may be the breadwinner while you take care of household duties, raise children or support the family in other ways. These non-financial contributions to the...

