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Should You Get A Post-Divorce Tattoo

May 2, 2014

Growing numbers of people are getting a tattoo as a response to divorce. According to the Pew Research Center, 40% of people between 18 and 29 have at least one tattoo, many of them obtained after divorce. Women who divorce…

What Is a QDRO?

April 29, 2014

You may have heard the abbreviation QDRO (pronounced “quadro”) mentioned with reference to divorce. A QDRO is a qualified domestic relations order. When you or your spouse has an employer pension plan, you are generally not allowed to transfer the…

5 Ways Divorce Will Benefit Your Child

April 29, 2014

There is much media coverage about the impact of divorce on children. Unfortunately much of this focuses on the negative effects. What you might not realize is that divorce has some positive effects on your child as well.

Getting Your Spouse to Pay Your Attorney’s Fees

April 29, 2014

The financial settlement or judgment in your divorce may include spousal support, child support and equitable distribution of your marital assets. There is another avenue to obtain financial assistance from your spouse. It is possible to agree or to have…

Why Your Church May Not Recognize Your Divorce

April 29, 2014

Recently the Pope made headlines when he spoke with a woman married to a man who was divorced. Because her husband’s divorce was not recognized by the Catholic Church (he did not get a religious annulment), she was denied communion.…

Co-Parenting When You Can’t Communicate

April 29, 2014

Experts agree that parents who are able to work together and create a co-parenting relationship after their divorce or break up are able to help their children weather the changes best and also find that they manage better themselves. Co-parenting…

Working with the Guardian ad litem

April 29, 2014

A guardian ad litem may be appointed by the court to represent your child in your custody case or divorce. These attorneys are given the special role of representing your child’s point of view in the case. Guardians ad litem…

Who Gets the House?

April 29, 2014

For many couples, the marital home is one the largest assets in a divorce. And it is often one of the most emotional assets as well. It symbolizes so much. Having to move out of the home that you lived…

Regain Control of Your Finances After Divorce

April 29, 2014

A divorce brings big financial changes. Your marital assets and debts are divided by the divorce and you are likely left with fewer financial assets than you had during marriage. Taking the time to regroup can help you take charge…

Take Charge of Your Divorce in Ringoes, NJ

April 22, 2014

Going through a divorce can make you feel completely out of control. Everything is changing and is suddenly up for grabs. Follow these tips to regain some control over your life and your emotions as you move through the process.

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My husband’s mental illness is ruining our marriage

Mental illness refers to a variety of mental health disorders, which are often manifested through significant changes in a person's emotional behavior and overall attitude, frequently displaying issues with difficulty in social life, work and family activities. Oftentimes people think these...

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Are divorce records public?

In the state of New Jersey, divorce documents are generally considered public records. There is a possibility that a third-party could access copies of your divorce documents. New Jersey divorce decrees are available through the Superior Court of New Jersey Record Center if you want to know how to...

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Can I change my child’s last name if I have sole custody?

A parent may file a request for a child's name change in New Jersey. This application could be made in a divorce complaint, in a motion to the court, following a divorce, or in a Family Court non-dissolution case where the parties are not married, and were never married. The family court will make...

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