Even for New Jersey couples who have children, money is an important concern when marriages end. Both parties want to be able to support themselves and their children after divorce. Therefore, it will be necessary to be sure that each former spouse is in the best...
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Devising a divorce settlement with credit reports in mind
When New Jersey residents end their marriages, their thoughts often turn to dividing up the marital estate. However, the couple's debts will also need to be dealt with in the divorce settlement. Doing so could get complex and contentious if the majority of the...
Baby boomers remain the most likely to divorce
Newly engaged couples in New Jersey might be discouraged by the lingering statistics regarding the number of people who are ending their marriages. Even though many media sources are saying that the divorce rates are on the decline here in the United States,...
Avoiding pitfalls to help ensure financial security after divorce
Statistics suggest that women across the country -- including many here in New Jersey -- who end their marriages often end up in financial distress. According to one source, a woman's income will drop approximately 27 percent in the first year after the divorce. In...
Calculating child support is not always an easy task
The needs of every family are unique. This is why judges often have discretion when it comes to the determination of child support. Calculating the amount to be paid is not always as easy as applying the guidelines set forth in New Jersey law. In the ordinary course...
Getting divorced? Consider mediation.
If you are considering divorce, or are currently involved in a divorce, you probably have many questions about your future. In addition to sorting through all the details of the divorce, such as dividing assets, custody and support, you may be concerned about the...
Divorce papers say Johnny Depp abused Amber Heard
Allegations of domestic violence are taken seriously by family courts across the country, including those here in New Jersey. Therefore, when a court on the west coast was provided photographs indicating that Johnny Depp had abused Amber Heard, his wife of just 15...
How is child support established here in New Jersey?
This is often one of the first questions that New Jersey parents ask when the relationship between a child's parents ends, regardless of whether they were married. Understanding how support is calculated prior to beginning any negotiations regarding custody could be...
Divorce, child custody and social media
Even as more couples here in New Jersey and around the country are deciding to end their marriages amicably, there are other couples who end up in courtroom battles. When parties are going through a divorce or have child custody issues, each of them might be looking...
Divorce cases halted in Passaic County for the foreseeable future
Passaic County has stayed all further divorce proceedings. A stay is a court ruling that halts any further legal processes in a trial. Judges often order them in individual proceedings. However, Passaic County has recently stayed all divorce proceedings. This means...

