When a marriage ends and New Jersey residents are unable to come to an amicable settlement, the proceedings can get quite contentious. One of the most fought over issues in a divorce is dividing the marital property. There are many things that one of the parties can...
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Points to consider about mediation in family law
You are ready for your marriage to end, but now the court says there is a stay on divorces. This is exactly what people are hearing in Passaic County and Essex County. What are you going to do? If you aren't going to wait for the stay on divorces to lift, you need an...
Family law issues can be complex and frustrating without help
Few New Jersey residents who want a divorce are truly ready for the emotional roller coaster ride that could follow. In the midst of this, numerous issues need to be decided before the divorce proceedings are concluded. It can be frustrating and complicated to handle...
Retirement and getting a divorce later in life
More often than in decades past, older couples are deciding that even after decades of marriage, it is time to go their separate ways. Often, there are no children at home, and the major issues facing these couples as they divorce are financial ones. For example,...
What if I want a divorce and my county is staying divorce cases?
If you're reading this, then you probably already know that Passaic County & Essex County have both placed stays on litigating divorce cases, and no one knows for sure who long it will be until these stays are lifted. Unfortunately, just because courts are...
A contentious divorce is not necessary — try mediation first
Many couples who end their marriages do not want to do so under the traditional adversarial system. They need to know that contentious divorces are no longer necessary. The increasing popularity of mediation is allowing New Jersey couples seeking divorce to negotiate...
Divorce after 50? Take precautions to secure a financial future
After being married for decades, it can be difficult to watch it end. It can be even more difficult for a New Jersey resident to realize that the person who used to protect, love and care for him or her is now gone. It will be up to the individual to take precautions...
Establishing child support in a custody agreement
When New Jersey parents separate, helping their children through the transition is often first on their list of priorities. Custody arrangements are only part of how this is done. Child support is also essential in order to ensure that the children are provided with...
Does infidelity matter during a divorce?
When someone cheats, it can break down the trust in a relationship, and it can be the reason you need to end your marriage. However, does adultery impact the divorce? Will it change the amount of alimony or division of your property? Will it affect who gets custody or...
Child abuse allegations surface in Pitt-Jolie divorce
Controversy has surrounded the union between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie since its inception. When Jolie filed for divorce, it made the news here in New Jersey and around the world. The shock of that announcement would have been enough for many fans of the couple,...

