January 2014 - Page 2 of 2

Why Is Divorce So Complicated?

Month: January 2014

Why Is Divorce So Complicated?

January 9, 2014

It’s very simple to get married. You get a license and the deed is done. It requires no lawyers, little planning, and no education. If your marriage does not last, you soon find out that getting a divorce is much

What to Expect When Parenting After Divorce

January 9, 2014

Becoming a single parent can be a challenging part of divorcing or separating. When having children, most people plan to parent together for the child’s entire life. When you and your child’s other parent end your relationship, suddenly you find

Why Divorce May Not Be Such a Bad Thing

January 8, 2014

Divorce is no one’s idea of fun and obviously is something to be avoided . But for a family in crisis, a divorce can actually be a good thing. Read on to find out why!

The Tender Years Doctrine in Child Custody Cases

January 8, 2014

You may have heard of the phrase “the tender years doctrine”. This has to do with custody cases. The tender years doctrine was an approach to custody cases in which courts held that a young child (usually under age 7)

How to Make the Most of Your Alimony

January 8, 2014

Alimony is a tool we can use in your divorce to give you the financial boost you need to get on your feet after a divorce. It buys you the time you need to obtain additional education or training and/or

Counteracting Your Ex’s Dirty Tricks in a Divorce

January 8, 2014

If you are unfortunate enough to have an ex who is ready to use every dirty trick in the book to gain an advantage in your divorce, you need to start thinking proactively about how to protect yourself. Here are

Divorce, Custody, and Pregnancy

January 8, 2014

If you are pregnant and considering a divorce, or are pregnant and no longer together with your child’s father, you may wonder if you can take any steps about custody during your pregnancy. An unborn child is not a legal

Marital Assets You Might Forget

January 8, 2014

A huge part of your divorce is the division of marital assets (defined as property acquired during your marriage by either of you). Property in New Jersey is divided according to equitable distribution factors. Assets are divided in a way

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