If you have decided to move forward with the divorce process, you may have a variety of concerns on your mind. Some of these may relate to dividing assets and other divorce issues but many may relate to your children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
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3 commonly asked questions about New Jersey divorce
Divorce, while not the ideal ending couples dream of when they speak their vows, is not uncommon. According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, New Jersey alone experiences 1.7 divorces for every 1,000 people. The divorce process can be simple or...
Collecting Social Security using an ex-spouse’s work record
When you divorce your New Jersey husband or wife later on in life, you may worry more about having enough to get by on during retirement than younger individuals navigating divorce. Your retirement picture is undoubtedly going to look much different when you end your...
Do New Jersey grandparents have visitation rights?
For many New Jersey residents, having a grandchild is one of life’s biggest blessings. However, in many cases, family dynamics prove complex, and certain situations may make it difficult for you to get time with your grandson or granddaughter unless you secure legal...
Dividing retirement accounts can be a complex job in your divorce
The more assets you have, the more complex the property division of your divorce is likely to be. Your retirement accounts will be a property division highlight. You will find that there are different rules for the division of different account types. Understanding...
How can you help your children adjust to the reality of divorce?
The breakup of the family unit affects everyone, and the reality of divorce can be hardest on the children. Depending on age, each child will react differently. How can you help your children adjust to the split and prepare them for life after the divorce? Breaking...
Advanced planning helps with the financial aspects of the divorce
If you and your spouse are ending your marriage, you will soon face the property division phase of your divorce. The more assets you have, the more complex property division can become, but you can help smooth the way by organizing your finances in advance. Pull...
New job and your request for child custody agreement modification
Your employer is rewarding your hard work with a promotion. However, the new position means you must move to another city. You have custody of your 10-year-old son who will therefore go with you. How will the other parent and the court react to your request for child...
How to save money on your divorce, part 2
However necessary it may sometimes be, divorce can be expensive. The previous installment of this two-part blog series provided some options you have to save money on your divorce, which can be important to your life afterward. This part continues with more ideas from...
How to save money on your divorce, part 1
Divorce poses many difficulties, but one of the most significant is the expense involved. According to Forbes, your divorce could cost tens of thousands of dollars, and it is easy to underestimate the cost at the start of the process. Fortunately, there are things you...