Child custody battles are often the most contentious part of a divorce or paternity case, and it's not hard to see why. For many ..read more

If you're in an abusive relationship, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-7223 or texting ..read more

Property acquired during marriage is referred to as marital property. In contrast, property acquired before marriage, including ..read more

How to Effectively Co-Parent During the Coronavirus For parents everywhere, COVID-19 created many challenges. With school and ..read more

While close to 80% of Americans believe that infidelity has no place in a marriage, it has been estimated that as many as 1 in 5 ..read more

During your divorce you may have crafted a parenting plan, which contained details regarding your day-to-day schedules. If you ..read more

Before year's end, many people in New Jersey 50 years old and over will be heading to court. Divorce is currently prevalent in this age group. In fact, the national rate has tripled for those 65 and older. A late-life divorce often has serious financial implications. During a marriage that lasted 20, 30 years or more, a couple is likely to have co-mingled many, if not all, of their assets. When property division proceedings begin, the judge overseeing a particular case will determine a fair means of splitting those assets between spouses. Sadly, many older people say they wound up broke and un ..read more

Individuals in New Jersey and across the nation may face a variety of difficult choices upon making the decision to end a marriage. The potential financial ramifications of divorce may leave some seeking out ways to cut down on the costs of the process, such as self-representation. However, dissolving a marriage can be a stressful and complex process and seeking legal counsel could prove imperative to preparing to pursue the most favorable outcome achievable. The average person may be unaware of the potential importance of being fully aware of New Jersey divorce laws and how they may apply to ..read more

Upon deciding to dissolve a marriage, individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere who have been through a similar life event before may feel they have a better understanding of what to expect. However, when it comes to a second divorce, some of the issues that may arise might not have been present in the previous circumstance. Seeking guidance in understanding the potential concerns of a second divorce could prove imperative to preparing to pursue a favorable outcome. Studies indicate that second divorces typically occur later in life, and as such, the parties involved could have a great deal more ..read more

Dissolving a marriage can be a stressful and emotional process that could have a substantial impact on the lives of everyone involved. Seeking guidance in what to expect from and how to prepare for divorce proceedings may help a person in New Jersey better prepare to pursue the best outcome achievable during legal proceedings. However, the process might not end once a divorce is finalized, as there may still be steps to take even after a divorce decree is obtained. Although a divorce decree may depict the manner in which assets will be divided, one may still need to take steps to retitle asset ..read more