Parents naturally want the best for their children at every stage of their lives. The transition to college is an especially important time in life. A significant amount of planning and resources are spent with the college selection process and the “big” decision. Getting ready for freshman move-in involves even more coordination and lots of “college […]
Ending a marriage is not a decision that couples make lightly. Legal, financial, and logistical matters will need to be resolved, as well as complex custody and child support matters to address if the couple has children. Divorce may be the only option that makes sense. However, in some cases, one or both spouses may want to […]
Actor Kevin Costner, who is divorcing his wife of 20 years, Christine Baumgartner, claims she is violating the terms of a prenuptial agreement the pair entered in 2004. According to the actor’s lawyers, the agreement stipulates that Baumgartner is to vacate their Santa Barbara home within 30 days of legal separation, a residence he purchased […]
When it comes to mortgage opportunities for divorcees, there are several options to consider. It’s important to note that being a divorcee does not disqualify you from obtaining a mortgage. Your eligibility will depend on factors such as income, credit history, and assets. Here are a few options to explore: Individual Mortgage: If you have […]
One of the most financially responsible things you can do as you enter the workforce is to start saving for retirement. For many people, that means participating in their employer’s 401(k) plan, where employees contribute a portion of their pre-tax income to the plan, and those contributions are invested in mutual funds. Over the years, […]
When a couple divorces, they are obviously free to live their lives as they deem fit, as though he or she has never been married. This may include moving out of New Jersey for a fresh start. When children are involved, however, the decision to relocate out of the state becomes much more difficult, as such […]
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, […]
Most single parents in New Jersey will agree that supporting their children can be a financial burden. Typically, as a result of a divorce or an application made by a non-married parent, a child support order is entered. Issues commonly arise when the payor parent stops making child support payments. While the parent receiving support may feel hopeless in […]
Going through a divorce can be difficult. When children involved are in the process of being adopted or are in foster care, this can threaten their stability. Since the children are a top priority, it is important that adoptive and foster parents understand the impact that a divorce may have on them. Some of the most common […]
Already a stressful legal process and busy time in one’s life, the divorce process can become even more complicated if you find out you are pregnant. Depending on the circumstances of your divorce and the status of your relationships with your spouse, the pregnancy may cause you to reconsider the divorce and try to work […]
