Many couples decide to live together without getting married. Cohabitation is becoming more popular for several reasons, including the freedom to end a relationship without going through a divorce. However, unmarried couples who separate are not afforded the same rights as married couples. Therefore, it is important to understand what property rights an unmarried couple... read more ..read more

The term “gray divorce” is used to refer to couples over the age of 50 getting divorced. The rate of gray divorce has doubled since 2010 after showing very little increase between 1970 and 1990. In a 2021 report, about 35% of the couples filing for divorce the previous year were 55 years old or... read more ..read more

Infidelity can shake the foundation of any relationship. It’s a form of betrayal that causes immense emotional pain and a loss of trust, leading many to wonder if it’ll mean the end of their marriage. But the question of whether infidelity and divorce always go hand in hand involves a more complicated answer than a... read more ..read more

If you’re getting divorced in New Jersey, you may be wondering how much alimony you’ll need to pay or can expect to get. Alimony, or spousal support, is money one ex-spouse has to pay the other after the divorce. The idea is to help the lower-earning spouse keep their standard of living close to what... read more ..read more

When seeking child custody, visitation, or support, it is important to understand the terms you may hear in court. Many of these terms have a significant impact on your rights. For example, the terms “paternal” and “parental” sound and appear similar but have quite different meanings. Paternal rights refer to the determination of a child’s... read more ..read more

As one of 17 true no-fault divorce states, New Jersey offers married couples the option to use irreconcilable differences as grounds for a divorce. Because it does not require one spouse to accuse the other spouse of ruining the marriage — and then to prove it — it can help streamline the divorce process. But... read more ..read more

New Jersey family courts tend to favor joint custody arrangements over sole custody arrangements. That doesn’t mean that you can’t get sole custody, but there is a higher bar for it than other custody arrangements. Physical Custody vs. Legal Custody There are some differences between physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody refers to who... read more ..read more

Finding things to do with your children can be challenging. You want the activity to be fun, but it must also be age-appropriate and safe. Are you searching for something fun to do with your kids that is family-friendly?  These top family activities in Hackensack, NJ, may be of interest: This list serves as a... read more ..read more

Continuing to live in the same home while going through a divorce is not ideal for most couples. Even when things are amicable, decisions about property division, including who gets the house, can cause tension.  New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital property is divided fairly, though not necessarily equally, in a divorce.... read more ..read more

Working through the challenges of post-divorce parenting can be difficult. Fortunately, parents can make informed choices that benefit their children by understanding the differences between co-parenting and parallel parenting. What Is Co-Parenting? Co-parenting requires both parents to be able to work together even though they’re no longer romantically involved with each other. By encouraging communication,... read more ..read more