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What to know about prenups in New Jersey
There’s a lot of controversy surrounding premarital agreements, otherwise known as prenups. Prenups can be a great way for New Jersey residents to protect their interests as they’re going into a marriage, but other people might consider them bad luck. Why are prenups...
What are the top benefits of divorce mediation?
New Jersey couples who want to divorce have options. One of them is divorce mediation. Mediation offers various benefits. What is divorce mediation? Divorce mediation is a process that involves both spouses meeting with a neutral third party, a mediator. Sessions...
Important New Jersey child custody laws to know
New Jersey has child custody laws that you should know if you're going through a divorce. It's unlikely that one parent will have sole custody over the children because New Jersey favors 50/50 agreements. Two components of child custody New Jersey courts will make a...
Parenting over the holidays
If this is your first holiday season since your divorce, your kids are likely feeling the impact just as much as you are. Your children will need time and space to grieve concerning the loss of certain holiday traditions and may feel that they are caught between you...
Address business valuation issues correctly during a divorce
Dealing with a divorce in New Jersey can be a challenging time. It can become even more complex if you're in this position and you have a closely held business. Examining common business valuation issues in a divorce can be essential to help ensure that the process...
Does social media evidence factor into divorce proceedings?
Spouses may present conflicting details to attorneys and judges during divorce proceedings. One spouse could perceive things differently from a partner, or the spouse may outright lie about specific facts. Evidence presented in a New Jersey family court might tell an...
Can a prenup be overturned?
Some couples in New Jersey might consider signing a prenup before their wedding. A prenup can provide some security for both parties as they begin their marriage. It can also ease the process of divorce if the couple decides to eventually end their relationship....
Divorce rates are dropping, but reasons remain the same
New Jersey residents might find it interesting that both divorce and marriage rates have been dropping steadily. But while divorce becomes less common, the reasons for wanting to obtain one remain the same. Less divorces, less marriages Over the last few years, there...
Determining marital standard of living in support cases
Couples residing in New Jersey who are going through a divorce might need to negotiate alimony and child support payments. One of the steps involved before a fair agreement can be reached is to determine the marital standard of living. Once this is done, the parties...
Is collaborative divorce right for you?
Divorces can be contentious and difficult, but people lucky enough to be amiable with their partner are increasingly choosing collaborative divorces. Just under a dozen states, including New Jersey, have green-lit this kinder, gentler path to marriage dissolution, so...
