One of the most challenging aspects of a divorce is dividing the assets and liabilities accumulated during the marriage. New Jersey uses an equitable distribution process, which includes debt division. This means that the court divides debt fairly between spouses....
Couples preparing for divorce in New Jersey typically need to address several important practical issues. The division of marital property can be a difficult process as people prepare for divorce. Certain assets, in particular, can make property division more of a...
People used to take offense at the idea of drafting a prenuptial agreement. Many people worried that the suggestion to sign a prenuptial agreement indicated their fiancé was not fully committed to the relationship. Others viewed the request as a comment on their...
After a divorce, parents generally settle into a new routine. They exchange custody at regular meetups and communicate frequently about their children's education and health. It is typical for adults in New Jersey to cooperate for the benefit of their children after...
There are certain other relationships protected by New Jersey state law that people may want to formally change. A child who has experienced abuse and neglect might want to end the relationship that they have with their parents before they are legally an adult...
Managing co-parenting when you've never been married to your child's other parent can result in some unique challenges. However, a lack of formal legal ties doesn't diminish the importance of working together for the sake of your children. Your focus should remain on...
New Jersey custody orders typically include provisions that give both parents time with their children, although sometimes one parent has the children more than the other. Parents who have divorced or separated generally need to develop a schedule for custody...
Divorcing parents in New Jersey are often so caught up in their own wishes and concerns that they fail to really consider how their marital dissolution will likely affect their children. For example, when considering custody matters and thinking about a parenting...
For parents who go through a divorce, the hardest part is not having their children with them 100% of the time. These days, it’s common for the courts to encourage some form of shared parenting so that both parents stay active and involved in their children’s lives. A...
Your New Jersey custody order or parenting plan is a court order detailing how you and your ex should share parental responsibilities. Although there are certain considerations that every parenting plan will address like the overall division of parenting time, many of...
