As the warmer months approach, students start thinking about spring break. This vacation from school work is a welcome respite for kids and teens, but it can present some challenges for divorced parents that share custody. Since this time-off is arranged by educational institutions at the start of each school year, parents and caregivers should […]
The division of assets and liabilities is an essential part of the divorce process. Just as every couple is unique, so is their financial landscape. Most divorcing spouses have to navigate the allocation of homes, vehicles, retirement monies, and other common assets. In some divorces, there is yet another asset that can be a bit […]
Written by: Marissa A. Del Mauro, Esq. Recent news outlets have reported that, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie Bezos have decided to file for divorce after 25 years of marriage. It has been reported that the divorce will be filed in Washington State, which is a community property state. This leaves the […]
Family lawyers are familiar with the fact that alcohol and drug abuse play heavy roles in causing couples to come apart. Gambling is another behavior that leads to divorce. Video game addiction has recently been a major factor of couples splitting. Fortnite, made by Epic Games, has emerged as the most addictive video game being […]
Written by: Willliam Lemega, Esq. There are many different reasons people file for divorce. In New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2 states the causes of action for divorce. There are seven of grounds for fault divorce and two grounds for no fault divorce. Most divorces proceed on grounds for no fault divorce, which are either separation or irreconcilable differences. Rarely […]
Husbands and wives are not the only people affected by a divorce; children are also affected. The State of New Jersey recognizes that children also have the right to be represented. In certain circumstances, it may be appropriate to make an application for counsel for a child or a guardian ad litem. Pursuant to New Jersey […]
Mediation is defined as a process in which a mediator facilitates communication and negotiation between parties to assist them in reaching a voluntary agreement regarding their dispute, as opposed to arbitration, where the parties give the power to decide the issues in dispute to the arbitrator. But what if the parties desire or require both? Plenty […]
Every couple has their own reasons for divorcing. For many married couples, financial problems, infidelity, or the stress of everyday life can lead to a breakup. One study suggests that another contributing factor of divorce for many couples is their job profession. A statistician analyzed United States Census Bureau data from the 2015 American Community Survey and […]
Navigating Financial Obligations for Your Child’s Higher Education Whether your child will attend public, private, or community college, tuition for higher education is expensive. All parents must face the daunting question, “How am I going to pay for my child’s college?” However, the question of who will pay for college is an additional concern for parents who are divorced or […]
For co-parents of a child with special needs, it is not uncommon to disagree about decisions related to particular treatments and therapies for their child. There are also times when parents are unable to agree about the nature of a child’s disability and its effect, or lack thereof, on the child’s daily life. Co-parents who […]
