Domestic abuse is a major cause of divorce in New Jersey and across the United States. This kind of mistreatment is not limited to the visible physical violence often portrayed in media. In a family setting, domestic abuse can take on numerous subtle yet damaging...
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The importance of child support compliance in New Jersey
In New Jersey, as in all states, child support is a legal obligation to ensure the well-being of children after their parents get a divorce. Failing to meet this responsibility can have far-reaching consequences. When life interferes with your ability to pay, it can...
Why social media and divorce don’t mix
In a time when social media permeates every aspect of daily life, its impact on relationships, particularly during marital strain, cannot be understated. While platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter offer connectivity and community, they also harbor pitfalls...
What is economic mediation as it concerns divorce?
Divorce is an emotionally charged process, and untangling finances can be a particularly stressful battleground. In New Jersey, economic mediation offers a solution for divorcing couples seeking to resolve financial issues outside the courtroom. Economic mediation is...
Don’t skip a business valuation during divorce proceedings
Dividing assets during divorce may turn contentious when a couple owns a business together. Accurately valuing the business becomes crucial to help ensure a fair and equitable settlement. Skipping this step can lead to resentment, and a host of other troubles, down...
Is your child ready to fly as an unaccompanied minor?
The term “unaccompanied minor” has a frightening connotation for some people. Celebrities and children of celebrities have written about how it felt to fly alone back and forth across the country or internationally between divorced parents. Unaccompanied minors...
Deciding what to do with rental properties in divorce
Deciding what to do with the family home can be complicated enough in divorce. When a couple owns more than one property together, that can complicate things even further. Many couples own a property that they rent to full-time tenants. Some own a vacation rental...
Can you fight for the country club membership in divorce?
High-asset divorces involve complex financial issues regarding the equitable division of property. Trying to decide which assets are worth fighting for in your divorce can be overwhelming. For higher-income couples, one marital asset that should not be overlooked is...
What role can a parenting coordinator play in child custody matter?
Going through a divorce is sometimes a contentious matter for adults. When child custody is one of the issues to be decided, everything can become particularly complicated. This is where a parenting coordinator may come into the picture. A parenting coordinator is a...
Fighting for sole custody of your child
Divorce proceedings may be quite emotional and they can become much more upsetting when there is a custody issue involved. For example, you may be planning to file for sole custody of your child but you are concerned about how your soon-to-be ex-spouse will react....

