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...
Divorce
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 would cryptocurrency divide in a divorce?
Cryptocurrency is rather volatile. Its value can ebb and flow depending on a variety of factors. But for many people, it makes up a portion of their finances. If you have cryptocurrency, then you will need to factor that into your divorce settlement. There are a...
Will the court award spousal support in your divorce?
Spousal support is a payment the court orders one spouse to pay to another. It can happen during the divorce process and afterward. The idea is to supplement or provide income for a spouse who is financially disadvantaged. The court will not always award spousal...
What factors can affect the division of assets in New Jersey?
Dividing assets is a standard component of divorce, and the more assets you have, the greater the possibility of a complex process. New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, which means asset division is fair but not always equal. Marital vs separate property The...
Who pays for the children’s college after a divorce?
Getting divorced is never easy, but the issues those going through a divorce must navigate can become more complex when there are children. Parents must discuss everything from child custody and visitation arrangements to how they will divide the expenses that come...
Can a judge order you to sell your home as part of a divorce?
When couples divorce in New Jersey, the law instructs judges to divide the marital property equitably. Liquid assets, such as cash in a bank account, are easily divisible. However, other types of property, such as the family home, are not. Can a judge force the sale...
How can hidden assets impact property division in a divorce?
Whether proceeding through mediation or traditional litigation, the divorce process can be hampered by numerous factors. One element that must always be considered is the honesty of both parties and the willingness to divulge a complete list of both property and...
Co-parenting teens: 3 tips to help cope with custody demands
Co-parenting teenagers has its unique set of challenges. Once your child is in their teens, they will start to become more independent. They may get a job in their later teens or begin driving. Over time, it’s normal to see that you have less control over whom they...