Financial concerns rank very highly when looking at why divorce happens. Often, it’s simply because the couple disagrees on how to use the money they have -- he wants to spend, she wants to save, for instance -- or just that the family does not have enough to make...
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Staying in the house doesn’t mean you get to keep it in the divorce
Your friends and co-workers will probably try to give you some questionable advice when they find out about your divorce. They may mean well, but they will just pass along what they have heard from others. One piece of advice that a shocking number of people share is...
Can your ex quit their job to avoid paying child support?
Some parents resent the financial obligation to pay child support after a divorce. They might try challenging the amount ordered in the hope of paying as little as possible. Some people go even further by trying to change their life in order to reduce their child...
Your ex can’t cancel your child custody time
The court gave you custody rights. Maybe you and your ex got divorced or perhaps you were never married. Either way, you have a child together and you have a court-appointed right to see that child. One day, when your ex is supposed to drop the child off, they don’t...
Signs that your spouse is unhappy and may file for divorce
When your marriage began, you were both happy. It wasn’t something you even had to think about. You just knew it. Lately, though, you’re not so sure. If you end up getting divorced, you know that it’s helpful to plan in advance. You want to know if your partner is...
What is parental alienation and how can you deal with it?
Emotions often run high during a divorce, and when a spouse exhibits bitterness and anger against their soon-to-be-ex, children often get caught in the middle. This can lead to a common syndrome amongst divorcing couples, known as parental alienation. Parents often...
Your rights when your spouse wastes assets before a divorce
In New Jersey, a judge must try to be fair when splitting up the property of a divorcing couple. What is fair is often open to interpretation, but there are certain standards that apply in many cases. For example, when one spouse does something illegal or unethical in...
3 effects of divorce you may not have considered
When your marriage turns sours, you may begin to dream of the day you finalize your divorce. Ending a malfunctioning relationship is a chance to start over and live life on your terms. Yet, it can bring its own set of problems which you may not have considered. By...
What is a forensic accountant, and why should you work with one?
A forensic accountant is an important professional who can track where money has been transferred or moved into or out of accounts. Forensic accountants have skills that allow them to track assets that are missing during a divorce or that either party may not know...
What can you do if your ex won’t pay court-ordered child support?
If you assumed primary parental responsibility for your children in a divorce or if the court awarded them to you after contested proceedings, your obligations to your children include providing them with housing, feeding them and making sure that they have clothing,...