Parents looking to adopt have a long path ahead of them but may navigate it better with the right resources and direction. The process involves training, home visits and licensing in New Jersey, and that does not include the waiting period to hear about the...
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Control the outcome of your own divorce using mediation
Many couples prefer divorce mediation over litigation. For one reason, they are able to control the outcome themselves rather than having to adhere to the decisions of a judge. However, mediation has grown in popularity because the benefits do not stop there. ...
How can collaborative divorce benefit older couples?
You may find your marriage is no longer working out as you approach your retirement years. However, heading to divorce court may not be your best option, particularly if you have accumulated a lot of assets over your adult life or currently own a business. Older...
What does equitable distribution entail?
New Jersey law requires you and your spouse to divide your marital property equitably between the two of you when you divorce. But what does this mean? It may surprise you to learn that while an equitable distribution can be a precisely 50/50 one, an unequal...
Is now a good time to tell your child about divorce?
New Jersey parents like you have a lot on your plate when considering the possibility of divorce. Your child is likely chief among your concerns. At the earlier stages of your divorce planning, one of your biggest concerns may be breaking the news. You might think you...
Can parental alienation affect your child’s future?
New Jersey parents want what is best for their children. You and your co-parent are no exception. Unfortunately, divorce can sometimes cloud a person's better judgment. Your co-parent may decide that their spite toward you outweighs the prioritization of your child's...
What are the penalties for DWI in New Jersey?
Driving while intoxicated is a costly conviction in New Jersey. Drivers found guilty of DWI can receive thousands of dollars in fines, lose their licenses and serve jail time. Review the New Jersey DWI penalties before facing a court date for this offense. First...
What happens if your spouse tries to hide assets?
As a couple going through divorce in New Jersey, you likely have more than a few concerns. The process is often a difficult and winding one, especially if you have high assets. You will likely run into problems that couples without high assets can avoid. For example,...
How do parental alienation issues affect child custody?
When it comes to child custody, many people believe that the courts favor the mother much of the time. However, there are circumstances where mothers may lose custody of their children, especially if the ex-spouse claims parental alienation is taking place. Forbes...
Reviewing New Jersey’s parental relocation laws
While a certain amount of nervous uncertainty can accompany the conclusion of your divorce proceedings, it also brings a good deal of excitement about the new opportunities now before you. One such opportunity may be the chance to move away from New Jersey. Yet as...

