If you are thinking about popping the question, or if you have recently gotten engaged, the last thing you want to think about is the possibility of a divorce. When you aren’t thinking about divorce, you probably aren’t considering a prenuptial agreement. However,...
Family Law
Keep conflict out of child custody hearings
Divorce is not easy, and it can be even more complicated when children are involved. One of the most contentious topics during a divorce is child custody. Parents can often become angry and confrontational, which is not good for the children. Here are some tips to...
Protect your parental rights in a shared custody arrangement
It is not uncommon for the parent with physical custody to think they have more say than their co-parent when raising the child. The non-custodial parent may feel inferior and even take the backseat when it comes to parenting. The truth is, you both have equal say in...
Three things you cannot include in a prenuptial agreement
A prenuptial agreement, also known as a prenup, can be a wonderful tool for couples who are hoping to get married. This legally-binding contract allows a couple to define the financial terms of their upcoming marriage, protect assets and outline the expectations...
When can child support be modified in New Jersey?
When a love story ends in a separation or divorce, one of the issues the divorcing couple has to grapple with is child support. A number of factors come into play when determining child support. However, child support payments can be reviewed and modified upon...
What assets do people tend to overlook in divorce?
On paper, the process of dividing assets in divorce does not seem too complicated. You and your spouse make lists of the assets you own, and then the court either approves your ideas for how to divide them or tells you what to do if you and your spouse can’t agree. ...
It’s time to talk about holiday gifts with your co-parent
Do you think it’s too early to talk about the holidays and gift-giving? Think again. Wal-Mart has already started its holiday layaway program for the year, and it won’t be much longer before all the Christmas goodies start showing up in stores. This means it’s time to...
Respectful communication may make co-parenting easier
Going through a divorce when you have children means that you need to ensure that the kids continue to get what they need. The child custody matters should be handled based on the children’s best interests. One thing that some parents might not realize is the way that...
Who will get the house in the divorce?
Couples facing divorce often have fears about what assets they might lose when they split. For some, the largest asset they are concerned about is the family home. Both spouses may want to keep it. Or one may want to keep it more than the other. Yet, who will get to...
Can you divorce your spouse while they are still in prison?
Marriage vows may differ from couple to couple, but most of the time they involve people promising to stay together even when times get tough. While you may have agreed to stay with your spouse when they have health issues or career problems, you likely didn't think...