Vaccinations for children have become a hot-button topic in a lot of circles, and they can create serious conflicts between separated or divorced parents. One parent may firmly believe in following the recommended vaccination schedule, while the other may genuinely...
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5 ways a divorce can affect retirement plans
Divorce alters your life and your financial future. When you end a New Jersey marriage, you must divide your shared wealth. Retirement accounts often represent your largest pool of savings. This process changes your future security. Knowing the rules helps you protect...
3 ways mediation can help during divorce
Divorce is – at its most technical – a legal process, but its effects are deeply personal. Decisions about children, finances, property and the future are made when both spouses are dealing with a wide range of emotions. Mediation offers a specific way to approach...
How are marital assets divided in New Jersey?
There are many questions people have before they get divorced. For example, who keeps valuable assets like the house or car? How are savings and investments divided? What happens to all of the debt, and how is it divided? It is important to understand New Jersey’s...
Can I relocate with my child to another state after divorce?
Moving to another state after divorce can affect much more than your address. If you share custody or parenting responsibilities, taking your child with you may affect the other parent's ability to maintain a meaningful relationship with the child. Under New Jersey...
2 ways legal custody rights can lead to parental conflicts
When co-parents have legal custody rights of their child, they can make important decisions for that child. If a couple gets divorced, for example, the court may determine that one or both of them have legal custody rights. With sole legal custody, one parent can make...
Protecting your child’s New Jersey village
Deciding to move for a career or a fresh start is a difficult choice for many parents after a divorce. While one parent might see a bright future in a new state, the other often sees the potential loss of a vital support system. This tension is common in New Jersey,...
Sudden financial transactions and hidden assets
When couples are going through a divorce, one important part of the process is making financial disclosures. This is especially true if the court is going to be involved in property division. The court needs a full disclosure of all of the assets and debts that the...
How to keep child handovers peaceful after separation
Child handovers can be one of the most emotional parts of a divorce or separation. Even when parents have good intentions, the stress, frustration or unresolved disagreements can make exchanges uncomfortable for everyone involved. A peaceful handover can help children...
How can shared debts complicate your divorce?
When people think about a divorce and the property division process that comes with it, they often think about their assets. They may not realize that shared debts also have to be managed before a divorce can be finalized. Shared debts can include things like home...

