It's easy to look at your pets like members of the family. In divorce cases, the question of who gets to keep the family pet can become contentious. In New Jersey, courts approach pet custody differently than child custody. Here's how the state handles pet custody in...
DIVORCE – Divorce
Ways divorce can improve your life
Divorce is challenging and stressful. However, it can also bring positive changes. Though it's natural to focus on the difficulties, recognizing the potential for growth and renewal can make a significant difference in your journey. Finding personal freedom Divorce...
Should you fight your prenup during a divorce?
Prenuptial agreements often protect assets and set financial expectations before marriage. However, when a marriage ends, fighting over a prenup can be difficult. In New Jersey, knowing when and why you might challenge a prenup during a divorce is important. Reasons...
Ending your marriage and filing taxes
Divorce is a major life event that can have a significant impact on many aspects of your life. In fact, it can affect your taxes in various ways. Understanding how divorce can result in tax-related changes is necessary to ensure compliance with the law. Filing status...
License suspension over unpaid child support
Child support is a legal obligation that parents have to financially support their children. When a parent fails to meet this obligation, there are consequences that can have a significant impact on their daily life. One such consequence is the suspension of their...
5 ways good boundaries can make good co-parents after a divorce
Boundaries are guidelines, rules or limits that a person sets to protect their physical and emotional well-being. Boundaries can be especially important during and after a divorce. For example, boundaries can help co-parents work better together. This ultimately...
Why do courts award sole custody?
During a divorce, parents must determine a custody arrangement for their children. While courts review a variety of factors related to custody, they strive to make a decision that supports the child's well-being. In some cases, courts may decide that sole custody is...
Can divorce settlement agreements include college expenses?
One financial aspect that may arise during a divorce in New Jersey is the cost of college expenses. What are parents’ options for splitting these costs? Does it matter how old the child is? After all, college expenses encompass various elements, including tuition...
Options for handling the mortgage when you divorce
Navigating a divorce involves many complexities, and one aspect that couples must address is what to do with their mortgage. The decision regarding the mortgage can have long-lasting financial implications for both parties. Fortunately, there are several options...
The role of emotional health in determining alimony in New Jersey
Emotional health plays a role in the determination of alimony in New Jersey. Of course, financial factors are often at the forefront of such decisions. However, the court considers emotional well-being. It affects an individual's ability to maintain a certain standard...
