The “honeymoon phase” of a marriage, typically the first six months to a year, has been romanticized by popular culture as an exciting time of joyful adjustment to the new commitment between partners.  Adjustment is certainly a major part of… Read more › The post How Soon Can You Get a Divorce After Marriage? Divorce Right After Marriage appeared first on D & D Family Law ..read more

If you are contemplating a divorce from your partner, do you need a lawyer or mediator for your divorce? What is the difference between the role of a divorce mediator vs lawyer?  To understand the difference, it helps to compare… Read more › The post Divorce Mediator vs Lawyer: Do You Need a Lawyer or Mediator for Divorce? appeared first on D & D Family Law ..read more

Going through a divorce is a complex process that involves many decisions about property division, finances, and providing for dependent children, and it’s common to feel overwhelmed by their scope.  It’s essential that the tax implications for all of these… Read more › The post Filing Taxes After Divorce or Separation: Divorce and Taxes Guide appeared first on D & D Family Law ..read more

When marriage ends in divorce in New Jersey, the terms of the divorce depend on whether or not the couple have dependent children.  While the marriage ends when the divorce is final, both parents will continue to have obligations to… Read more › The post Child Support and Unemployment: How Does Child Support Work When One Parent is Unemployed appeared first on D & D Family Law ..read more

If you are considering a divorce, you may be wondering: exactly what is the difference between a divorce lawyer and a family law attorney? A divorce lawyer is a family lawyer whose practice includes divorce among other things. Divorce law… Read more › The post What is the Difference Between a Divorce Lawyer and a Family Law Attorney: Family Lawyer vs Divorce Lawyer appeared first on D & D Family Law ..read more

We don’t often think of a court postulating about what could be, but there is a notable instance when it will consider a “what if” scenario in a divorce case, when it involves imputation of income in New Jersey. Imputed… Read more › The post What is imputed income? Imputed income in divorce in New Jersey appeared first on D & D Family Law ..read more

Can feelings of being less connected, of “growing apart,” physical or emotional distance, or mistrust be grounds for divorce in New Jersey, or does a couple need to demonstrate something less abstract?  Does filing for divorce require proof of alleged… Read more › The post Divorce for Irreconcilable Differences in New Jersey appeared first on D & D Family Law ..read more

Whether you are considering a new shared living arrangement with your partner, are already living together before marriage, or wondering about a previous partner’s change in relationship status, it’s a good idea to know how cohabitation laws in New Jersey affect your rights and finances. Cohabitation is “a mutually supportive, intimate personal relationship in which a couple has undertaken duties and privileges that are commonly associated with marriage or a civil union, but does not necessarily maintain a single common household,” according to New Jersey law. Couples considering premarital co ..read more

What are false accusations in a divorce case?  False accusations in divorce can deal with any issue or situation when the other parent or party has made a false statement about you. Unfortunately, false allegations and false accusations, two terms used interchangeably, are common in divorce situations and family law litigations in general. These occurrences tend to be most frequent in situations involving children. When these circumstances arise, they can have an impact on a person’s reputation, their credibility, and if accepted by the court, these statements can impact certain outcomes ..read more

Divorce can be a challenging process, particularly when dealing with the financial aspects. Dividing debt related to credit cards during divorce can complicate that process, especially if your spouse has credit cards and debt you were unaware of. Credit cards and shared debt in New Jersey Am I responsible for my spouse’s debt in New Jersey? In general, if the purchases made with the credit card went toward family or marital expenses, both parties would be responsible for the credit card debt, even if only one spouse is named on the account. Dividing Credit Card Points and Rewards in Divorce Cr ..read more