A gray divorce, otherwise known as a divorce between older couples, is one that is starting to gain some traction. Because these couples often come from long-term marriages, someone contemplating a gray divorce may wonder if all the stress is worth it. Possible...
Sometimes, divorcing parties find it better to settle divorce issues outside of court through collaborative divorce. And one of the popular approaches to this is mediation. With mediation, spouses can privately negotiate terms more freely and at a lower cost. There...
Children sometimes consider their grandparents as extra parents. When children establish a strong connection with their grandparents, the relationship becomes integral to their growth and development. Unfortunately, situations like divorce change family dynamics and...
The divorce process poses difficult challenges for the whole family. Couples face one of the most emotional and complex issues during their divorce when deciding who gets custody of the pets. You likely both have close attachments to your pets, making this decision...
When divorcing spouses cannot agree on the terms of their divorce, they have no choice but to go through a contested divorce. Because they are battling to settle disputes in court, they must gather information to use as evidence to help their case. In New Jersey, it...
Parents want the best for their children, and to achieve this, they must make decisions suitable for their child’s needs and interests. These decisions include what school the child will attend or which extracurricular activities would serve them well. However, for...
Divorce can be a lengthy process since it covers several issues such as spousal support, child custody and division of assets. While these topics have their fair share of complexity, the division of assets can put parties under much stress since it involves a lot of...
When we say 50/50 child custody, that is when both parents have equal joint physical custody of the child. They spend equal amounts of time with the child in a year and have equal rights to the decision-making for every aspect of the child’s life. New Jersey court...
Bringing up the topic of divorce also means bringing up many other sensitive issues, especially when it comes to finances. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse share any joint financial accounts, you might have concerns regarding the separation of those accounts or...
When your romantic relationship ends, but you share a child with your former partner, you and your ex may need to come up with a plan for how you plan to raise your child moving forward. Unless you and your ex are able to agree on custody terms, you may need the...
