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Sharing custody doesn't just require a schedule for exchanges. It also requires regular communication, as parents typically share legal authority over their children. Shared legal custody is common in cases where parents also share physical custody or parenting time....
If your ex is living with someone new and you’re still paying alimony, it’s natural to wonder whether that’s still required. New Jersey courts don’t end support automatically when living situations change, but there are specific situations where you can ask them to....
Divorce is often seen as a young person’s game, something that happens in the messy middle of raising kids and building careers. However, more couples are choosing to part ways later in life, often after decades of marriage. This phenomenon, known as "gray divorce,"...
Ending a marriage is hard for everyone. Same-sex couples might question if their divorce process is different from traditional ones. The emotions feel the same, but some legal aspects may vary and deserve attention. Legal framework: Similarities and differences...
We often hear people say that “half of all marriages” end in divorce. It may surprise you to hear, but the divorce rate according to the Center for Disease Control is down. The divorce rate in New Jersey, according to the National Center for Family and Marriage...
Finances are often a source of strain between spouses. Even those who are comfortably well off can fight over money when one spouse prioritizes saving and investing for the future and the other always wants the newest, the biggest and the best of everything. When one...
When two people are married, they generally assume they have equal rights to their children. However, biology and legal paperwork can complicate this assumption for same-sex couples. If you are the nonbiological parent and did not formally adopt your child, you might...
Gray divorce is becoming more common in New Jersey and your adult children might feel more surprised than you expect. You might assume they handle the change easily because they live independently. However, they could experience emotional challenges, financial...
Ending a marriage is stressful. It gets even more complicated when you worry about your financial future. You might think a marriage that lasted only a few years results in a clean break with no further payments. While a shorter timeline often limits how long you...
Choosing economic mediation means you and your spouse decide to approach property division fairly and collaboratively. However, one of the biggest fears professionals face is discovering their spouse is hiding or failing to disclose assets and debts. While having this...