A divorce can be expensive. Not only do the fees add up when you need to go to court, but it can also take a long time to complete the process in court. This can be emotionally draining. You can save money, time and stress, however. Through mediation, you can avoid a...
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Work together to minimize the impact of divorce on the children
When a marriage is over, it can be difficult to envision working together toward a common goal. After all, if you were getting along, there might not be a need for a divorce. However, just because the relationship as a couple is over does not mean that it is...
How is child support calculated in New Jersey?
When New Jersey parents separate, the obligation of each parent to financially support the children does not end. The court will likely order one parent to make monthly payments on behalf of the children in order to fulfill this obligation. Child support will be...
Are there seasons for divorce?
A recent study suggests that a connection exists between vacations and marriages that are ending. Part of what the study discovered is that divorce filings tend to peak in August and March of each year. It was the proximity of these months to the end of winter and...
Divorce issues: Business interests, retirement and alimony
Whether New Jersey couples would admit it, money is a central issue and concern when ending a marriage. Each party is attempting to secure a financial future that is at least comfortable. This might account for the fact that businesses and/or business interests,...
School and child custody arrangements
Many New Jersey couples who are getting a divorce have school age children. While they might be mindful of how parenting time will affect the child's school schedule, they might not consider how the divorce and the schedule will affect their academics and behavior in...
The Depp-Heard divorce provides valuable info on the process
When a celebrity marriage ends, it often makes headlines. Continuing updates on the divorce can provide New Jersey readers who are either going through a divorce or contemplating one with invaluable insight into the process. Currently, the divorce of Johnny Depp and...
Invalidating a prenuptial agreement in a New Jersey divorce
In recent years, prenuptial agreements have become more common. New Jersey couples are realizing that these agreements are not just for the wealthy or famous and are executing them in contemplation of the possibility of divorce at some point in the future. However, if...
How Does Mediation Work?
The mediation process is often used to settle divorce and other family-related cases in New Jersey. Unlike litigation, it is non-contentious and neither party is considered the "right" one. Mediation works particularly well when both parties are able to be civil with...
Custody and child support issues are intertwined
Providing for the emotional, physical and financial well-being of children can be enough of a challenge for New Jersey parents who are married. When that relationship ends, that does not mean that the parents are not still obligated to provide for their children...

