Sometimes, parents have to move to another state or country because of better work or living opportunities. Generally, this poses no issue for their families, especially if they can all go together. But it is a different story for separated parents. No matter which...
Month: March 2021
Financial dishonesty as an issue in gray divorce
As divorce rates continue to rise for older couples, financial issues, including financial dishonesty or infidelity, are often cited as factors in divorce in New Jersey. However, when it comes to gray divorce, financial dishonesty can be of particular concern as the...
Can the court invalidate your New Jersey premarital agreement?
A premarital agreement, more commonly called a prenup, feels like a bad omen where engaged couples discuss divorce right before the wedding. But such stigma seems defeated as more eventual couples enter this contract establishing fair and transparent terms about their...
Alimony is not permanent in New Jersey
New Jersey changed its rules governing spousal support after a divorce, eliminating permanent alimony. The duration an ex-spouse can continue to receive spousal support cannot last longer than the years they were married to the paying party. However, if there is a...
Creating a blended family
New Jersey couples with children from a previous marriage may find it challenging to form a new family with their partner's children. However, the effort can pay off with the reward of a close, loving, blended family. The process takes time and patience and, in some...
How does my divorce affect my teenage child?
Aside from litigation and negotiations, divorce presents specific challenges to families, such as its negative impact on the children. Unfortunately, they usually experience the most stress during and after the process. Children tend to exhibit behavioral and...
How can mediation give me greater control over my divorce?
Dissolving your marriage through a traditional divorce may be too lengthy, costly, and exhausting. Mediation might be a more cost-efficient alternative, and it can help you get more control over the process and outcomes of your divorce. What is mediation? Mediation is...
Can grandparents have visitation rights?
Sometimes, the divorce or separation of parents can prevent grandparents from seeing their grandchild, whether it is the parents’ intention or brought about by the circumstances surrounding the separation. Fortunately, grandparents have the legal right to petition the...
Pathways for New Jersey residents
New Jersey residents might only be familiar with divorce through television dramas or movies. In these scenes, the court proceeding is always dramatic with high emotions and ruthless legal teams. Divorce doesn’t have to be that way. There are several pathways for...
Going through a divorce when you have a special needs child
Divorce is a stressful process for any New Jersey family, but it can be particularly challenging when a special needs child is involved. Parents of children with special needs often face unique challenges when it comes to divorce, including issues related to custody,...