Divorce can be costly, mainly if you and your spouse cannot agree on key issues. Fortunately, there are options available that can make the divorce process more affordable, even if you have limited financial resources. The following are examples of steps you can take to obtain a divorce if you cannot afford to hire a divorce […]
Divorce is a major change that can have a significant impact on your life going forward. While divorce can be stressful at times, you may also find that is has many benefits. Financial Advantages Often, when people think about a divorce, they automatically assume it is going to be expensive. However, while divorces do cost money, […]
A divorce decree is the final document that officially ends the marriage. It is a formal declaration that contains important guidelines for how the divorced couple is going to manage their affairs going forward. The divorce decree covers property division, child custody, and alimony terms, among other matters. For a spouse involved in the process of getting a […]
Divorces are almost always difficult to navigate, even when amicable. Discussing separating your finances, who gets the house, and where the kids will live often brings up strong emotions, making it nearly impossible to find a satisfactory solution. Besides working with a divorce lawyer, who can advise you on your rights and ensure you don’t […]
By: CHRIS ANN WRIGHT Recently, the New Jersey Judiciary issued a directive implementing an economic mediation program for those litigants who have a restraining order. The mediation would take place at the courthouse with litigants remaining in separate rooms throughout the mediation. The mediator, specially trained, would shuttle back and forth between the two rooms to try and […]
Parents have a duty to provide financial support for their children. Those who are not together ensure this happens through child support. Payments are negotiated through mediation or determined by the courts and recorded in a child support order. What if a parent falls behind on their child support but still wants to play a vital role […]
Written by: Chris Ann Wright As an attorney, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “My husband changed his mind. He will not sign the Property Settlement Agreement.” When two people are getting divorced, the courts in New Jersey require that the parties attend economic mediation if they cannot agree at the Early Settlement Panel. […]
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 […]
