Many couples stay together much longer than is healthy for them because they dread telling the children they are getting a divorce. That hesitation is understandable. Even when divorce is the right decision for a family, it is never easy to tell children their family dynamic is headed for a drastic change. It is important to […]
In the throes of love, when a couple is planning their wedding, the last thing they want to think about is divorce. But the sobering reality is in many parts of the United States, the divorce rate is over 50 percent. Although it may seem a bit unromantic to talk about how to handle finances in […]
The family court system in New Jersey protects children’s best interests, but that does not mean it is easy for families to navigate. For a father to claim his child support and custody rights, he must first prove paternity. This can be difficult if there was no marriage between the parents or if they were […]
According to a recent article from the Los Angeles Times, the divorce rate among couples over the age of 50 has doubled since 1990. Surprisingly, the gradual rise of late-life divorce, or so-called gray divorce, contrasts with the declining divorce rate among other age groups. Why do couples decide to end the marriage later in life, and […]
If a spouse feels like their marriage is nearing its end and no amount of therapy or conversation will be enough to avoid a divorce, chances are that the very first consideration is the children. Like any other couple that goes through separation or divorce, child custody is a parent’s foremost concern. In the state of New […]
Learning how to protect oneself under the law’s jurisdiction is important, especially if the person is facing life-threatening situations. This does not apply just to car accidents or medical emergencies; it also includes receiving protection from threats in one’s home. Domestic violence can lead to a wide range of harmful behavior, ranging from innocuous behavior of […]
Under the New Jersey Rules of Court, every litigant entering divorce litigation in which alimony, equitable, child support or counsel fees are at issue is required to complete a Case Information Statement and submit required financial documents as attachments. Specifically, Rule 5:5-2 sets forth the framework for the filing and completion of this statement: Rule 5:5-2. Family Case Information Statement (a) […]
As the new school year approaches, parents who have gone through a divorce should consider ways to make co-parenting go smoothly in September. The start of school is a good time to reevaluate current child custody and visitation agreements and consider what worked, or did not work, the year before. Because this year is likely to be much more […]
When a long-term partnership ends, there are often legal ramifications. After the dissolution of a marriage, the parties involved seek a divorce, ending the legal marital contract. In some cases, however, the parties contend that the marriage was not legal to begin with. If this is the case, then the individuals may seek an annulment. […]
Death and disease are tragic no matter the circumstances. But what happens when a spouse gets seriously ill or passes away during the divorce process? This experience is not uncommon and worth exploring to offer insight to anyone dealing with the illness or death of an ex-spouse. A Change in Jurisdiction is Possible Technically, when a […]
