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Are Mental Health Issues Considered Grounds for Divorce?
If your spouse was diagnosed with a mental illness, you know that managing the illness can be challenging, even if they are taking medication to control the symptoms. Depending on the diagnosis, and the severity of the illness, your spouse may need to take a combination of medications, which can cause a range of debilitating …
What Are the Common Causes of a Sudden Divorce?
When a couple makes the difficult decision to get a divorce, it is usually after a great deal of soul searching. This often occurs over several months, or even years, particularly if there are children involved and the couple is hesitant to break up the family. However, in some cases, a spouse may announce that …
How Do I Manage Summer Vacation as a Divorced Parent?
School is out for the summer, which means that routines are likely to change and the daily grind of homework, sports, music lessons and other activities becomes much more relaxed. However, as the temperatures rise, so do parents’ anxiety levels as they are faced with figuring out how to keep their children busy and entertained …
Does My Immigration Status Negatively Affect My Ability to File for Divorce in New Jersey?
By: Alex Guerra Just as immigration status can play an integral role in criminal law cases, a blending of matrimonial and immigration law is emerging to the forefront of New Jersey attorneys. In a society that continues to see its divorce rates increase, there are non-citizens who may be unsure of their rights and access …
What Do I Do If I Have Been Abandoned By My Spouse?
Going through a divorce is a painful process, even under the best of circumstances. However, the process is much more painful and traumatic when you have been abandoned by your spouse without any warning. In addition to the emotional shock, this can be financially devastating as well if your spouse has severed all ties, including …
Should I Consider Getting a Prenuptial Agreement?
Couples who are entering into a marriage often hesitate to broach the subject of a prenuptial agreement because they do not want to consider the possibility that their marriage may not work out. While a prenup may not be necessary for all couples, it is something that one or both spouses may want to consider, …
What Do I Do If I Suspect My Spouse Is Abusing My Child?
Abuse is a difficult subject to talk about, especially when it involves a child. Unfortunately, child abuse is more common than parents may realize. One out of every four girls and one in six boys will experience abuse before they turn 18. In nine out of ten cases, the victim knows their abuser. That can …
What Is the Best Way to Navigate Father’s Day After a Divorce?
Father’s Day is an opportunity to show the dads, husbands, grandfathers and all of the other father figures in your life how much they are loved and appreciated. It can also be a difficult day for families who are coping with the fallout of a divorce, particularly if this is the first Father’s Day that …
Is My Divorce Valid in the U.S. If It Occurred in Another Country?
Divorce laws vary from state to state and from country to country. The process can be complex, even if you were married and plan to finalize your divorce in the same state. However, if you decide to get a divorce while you are traveling or living abroad, you may have questions about whether your divorce …
How Do I Protect My Financial Assets During a Divorce?
If your marriage has taken a turn for the worse, and you and your spouse have arrived at the decision to get a divorce, you are likely anticipating what your life will be like after the divorce has been finalized. Whether you and your spouse are divorcing amicably, or if the relationship has become extremely …
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