For many people, a family-owned business is a source of pride because it’s the fruition of hard work. Many people don’t realize that it can become a big challenge if the owners go through a divorce. While some individuals might have to determine whether one partner...
Month: May 2020
Beware of financial trickery during divorce
The business that your ex owns might have provided financial support for your family while you were still married. Now that you’re going through a divorce, they are suddenly claiming that the company isn’t making as much money as it was during the marriage. While...
Children can thrive when divorced parents work together
Some adults assume that children of divorced parents are going to have many issues just because their parents split up. While this is what was believed in the past, it is now known that kids who have divorced parents can adjust well and thrive even though they live...
There are domestic abuse protections during the pandemic
A lot has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people are sheltering at home and that is causing more cases of domestic abuse. The victims and their abusers are together with little opportunity to leave. Police departments in large cities are reporting increases...
What are the rights of unmarried parents in New Jersey?
Family structure in American has changed drastically from the traditional “nuclear family” of the 1940s. 2016 census data reveal that 69% of children under 18 lived with two parents, a big drop from 93% in 1950. This upward trend in single fathers and mothers reflects...
Necessary documents to prepare for divorce
When initiating a divorce, preparation can make a huge difference. Throughout a marriage, spouses obtain thousands of assets from family heirlooms to wardrobes, investment portfolios to pension plans. In order to equitably divide a household’s assets between spouses,...
New Jersey’s unique approach to pet ‘custody’ in divorce
For parents, figuring out a child custody and parenting time arrangement is one of the most important duties of divorce. But in many people's minds, the pets are also members of the family. If you have a dog, cat or other animal that you love, you may be wondering...
Overturning a child custody decision
Like anyone, judges can make mistakes. However, these mistakes can sometimes affect a family in a negative way. If you feel the ruling wasn’t the outcome it should have been, it’s important to know what overturning the decision entails. What is an appeal? Filing an...