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 […]
Princess of Pop, Britney Spears, and the #FreeBritney movement are the primary focus of the recently released documentary by The New York Times, “Framing Britney Spears.” In addition to highlighting Spears’ rise to fame and the media circus accompanying her young adult years, this documentary highlights the complexities of her conservatorship (otherwise known as “guardianship”), […]
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 […]
Child custody is a complicated and emotional subject. Often, parents focus on the idea of whether their child will live with them or their ex, or whether they will split their time evenly. However, there are multiple types of child custody in New Jersey, and if you’re going through a divorce or separation, it’s essential […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
