Every New Jersey couple who files papers to end a marriage brings a unique set of circumstances to the court's attention. Divorce proceedings never unfold the exact same way twice, as each relationship is unique and though similar issues may exist between two sets of...
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Older women often encounter financial distress after divorce
Many New Jersey residents will be filing paperwork in family law courts in 2019. With regard to divorce, many of those petitioning the court are beyond age 55. In fact, twice as many people in this age group have ended marriages in the past 20 years than couples of...
Sometimes high assets complicate divorce, sometimes not
If a New Jersey couple decides to end their marriage, the judge overseeing their case will either approve their negotiated terms or will step in to make decisions on their behalf if they are unable to achieve an amicable agreement on their own. When high assets are at...
Make informed, carefully thought-out decisions regarding divorce
If a New Jersey spouse mentions to a close friend or family member that he or she is considering ending his or her marriage, the listening party may wind up offering advice. Such advice may range from trying to stick it out and restore the marital relationship to...
TV star Thomas Ravenel petitions court for sole child custody
As many New Jersey parents know, resolving disputes over how best to care for children when parents divorce or parents who were never married to each other break off their relationships can be quite challenging. If one or both parents accuse the other of being unfit,...
Expecting to pay alimony in divorce in 2019 or beyond? Read this
New Jersey family court judges often issue orders regarding financial payments meant to provide for financial assistance to former spouses. Many people in this state and others pay alimony in divorce. In the past, such payments could be claimed as deductions on...
Child custody: What happens if parents live in different states?
New Jersey parents often have to resolve a lot of issues concerning their children when they decide they no longer want to remain married to each other. In all states, the court has the final say regarding child custody, visitation or support issues. However,...
Lay the groundwork for a positive divorce experience
While deciding to end a marriage is undoubtedly an intensely personal, often emotionally traumatic decision, it does not necessarily have to wipe out all joy in life. New Jersey spouses who keep several key issues in mind may be able to keep stress to a minimum and...
Considering divorce? Here are some issues to keep in mind
One of the most personal and serious decisions New Jersey residents can make is whether or not to stay in an unhappy marriage. It is no secret that divorce filings tend to increase in the early months of every new year. Many spouses are especially concerned about...
Want to keep your divorce out of court? Consider mediation
Would you be surprised to learn that it is often possible to resolve divorce issues in a day? While it is true that this is definitely not always the case, if you and your spouse are able to engage in peaceful discussion and are both willing to cooperate and...

