Most people going through divorce hope their ex-spouse will remain civil throughout the process. However, everyone handles divorce differently. The most agreeable partner can change when it is time to discuss visitation schedules or divide marital assets. Dealing with hostility at every turn can feel overwhelming and defeating. It is hard to see the light at […]
Telling one’s children that their parents are separating can be one of the hardest conversations. However, there are ways to support children during this difficult time and reassure them it will be okay. The following are ways to tell children about a divorce: Have the Conversation Together: Co-parenting continues long after the marriage ends. As […]
In the United States, spousal abandonment is the second leading cause of fault-based divorce. Abandonment is a word with many implications when it comes to divorce. There is the legal aspect of abandonment and how it impacts child custody, child support, and other divorce matters. There is also the emotional trauma when a spouse or parent leaves […]
As people across New Jersey and the nation continue to get the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, many are feeling more confident about traveling abroad. After many months of staying at home and social distancing, they are eager to explore life outside the United States. However, what if ex-spouses have joint custody and the child’s other parent is against […]
When it comes to divorce, life insurance is one issue that tends to get overlooked. That is surprising because it is a vital source of financial support should a parent suffer an untimely death. However, it can be daunting figuring how much to provide and who the money goes to. When the policy holder gets divorced, these […]
Like other major life events, divorce takes people through different emotional stages. Recognizing how the stages often unfold can make it easier to deal with the challenges of divorce. It also helps to know that divorces are usually not based on one single event, nor can they always be blamed entirely on one person. The problems often […]
People choose to relocate for a multitude of reasons. If a parent has to move due to a job transfer, a desire to experience another part of the country, or to pursue a relationship with a new significant other, it is important to consider how a child custody agreement will be affected. Legal and Physical Child Custody […]
Everything You Need to Know about Same Sex Divorce Same-sex marriage has been legal in New Jersey since October 21, 2013, the effective date of a trial court ruling invalidating the state’s restriction of marriage to persons of different sexes. Two years later, on June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages […]
How Emotional Abuse & Verbal Abuse Affect Divorce To obtain a Judgment of Divorce from a New Jersey court, the first document that will be filed with the court is called a “Complaint for Divorce.” The Complaint for Divorce must state the reason or “grounds” for seeking the divorce. In New Jersey, there are ten (10) […]
Regardless of how amicable your separation is, divorce can be hard on children and parents. Many changes happen in a short period, including moving, possibly changing schools, and adjusting to having two homes instead of one. Although divorce is better for children than living in a house with two fighting parents, they may struggle to adjust to […]
