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Helping your child adjust to life after divorce
There's no getting around it; divorce is a trying and often painful adjustment for the entire family. For children, in particular, a divorce can feel like the end of the world. But while you likely have concerns regarding how you and your ex-spouse's split will impact...
Your children can stay in the same home after divorce
When you tell your children that you’re getting a divorce, one of the first questions they’re likely to ask is where they are going to live. Even if they do not understand all of the adult reasons behind the divorce, they do know that it can change their living...
Are there hidden assets in your divorce?
Do you remember when they used to give you a math question at school, with one element of the problem missing? For example, “blank” divided by two equals three. You had to work out what “blank” stood for. When it comes to dividing your property in a divorce, you need...
Serious domestic violence claims can impact custody in a divorce
When a family court judge has to be the one to make a decision about custody, they will typically look at the family's situation carefully and use what they believe will be the child's best interests as the guiding consideration for every decision. Most kids benefit...
How your legal relationship with your child can affect child support
Families are complicated and sometimes messy, and one of the most complicated and messy situations a family may ever face is the process of divorce. During divorce, there are myriad factors that can affect determinations of child support. The legal relationship...
Is your spouse hiding something from you?
You can’t shake the feeling that your spouse is lying to you about something. Is it an affair? Are they hiding a gambling debt or an addiction? Are they quietly planning their exit from the marriage and just going through the motions in the relationship until they...
Divorce starts with the first conversation
Maybe you’ve been thinking about asking your spouse for a divorce for a few years. Or maybe you just started considered it. Regardless, the divorce process begins when you first share your thoughts with your spouse. Telling your spouse that you want a divorce is...
If your situation changes, you can ask for a custody modification
When the New Jersey courts originally create custody and support orders in your divorce proceedings, they do their best to customize the details of their solution to your family's unique needs. Even if their solution works ideally for your family for a few months or...
Take these steps if you’re leaving a narcissist
Being in a relationship with a narcissist is a life-changing experience because they can change your ability to feel secure. In many cases, these individuals employ emotionally abusive methods to try to keep control of their victims. This can lead to trauma and the...
Can you delay your divorce?
You know that your spouse wants to get a divorce, but you’re not keen on it. You want to try to make your marriage work. As a result, you’ve been digging in your heels and refusing to sign any kind of document related to your divorce. You want to go through counseling...
