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Once your divorce is finalized, most of the heavy lifting has been done. You’re now single and independent again, and ready to move on with your life. All of the major issues such as spousal support, division of marital property, and child custody/support will have...
As a general rule, most divorce agreements crafted in the state of New Jersey have the ability to be modified down the road if the circumstances of either party significantly change. This ability to seek a modification of your divorce is a valuable right that...
With the site whose tagline is “Life is short – have an affair” now compromised, a lot of marriages could be a lot shorter, too. Hackers released personal details of nearly 40 million Ashley Madison users Tuesday, and media outlets like The Huffington Post are...
Getting married is an exciting time. You're starting a new chapter, entering into (hopefully) a lifelong adventure with your new spouse. To celebrate this occasion, it's customary to receive gifts from family, friends, and other loved ones. But what happens to these gifts in the...
It's quite common for unhappily married couples to wait until their children have graduated high school (or sometimes even college) before they get a divorce. This decision is usually rooted in a desire to spare the children the trauma associated with watching your parents get...
Summer break is a joyous occasion for children, as they have almost 3 months off from school. But for divorced parents, this time can create serious conflicts regarding child custody arrangements and how vacation time will be split between each parent. This issue can become...
In most instances, couples will go through a divorce when they want to end their marriage. However, in some cases it's also possible to seek an annulment instead of a divorce. While both divorce and annulment end a marriage, there are important differences between the...
One of the most complex issues to be settled in a divorce is the division of marital property. New Jersey adheres to the doctrine of equitable distribution, which strives to split all marital assets in an equitable, but not necessarily equal, manner. When your assets...
In a bizarre recent court ruling, a district court judge sentenced 3 children to juvenile detention until the age of 18 for refusing to have a relationship with their father. The children are 15, 10, and 9, so they may potentially spend a long time...
Happy Independence Day! As the July 4th weekend approaches, you are most likely making plans to celebrate with family and friends. With a long weekend off from work, it’s a great time to leave town on a road trip or simply spend quality time with...
After a divorce, it's common for parents to disagree on a wide range of issues regarding how their children are being raised. This phenomenon is becoming even more prevalent every year due to the rapid influx of content children can consume via the Internet, TV,...
Most of us understand that making court-ordered child support payments isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s the law. But did you know that failing to make the required payments can actually hurt your credit score? The modern world in which we live all but...
You are engaged to be married, planning the wedding of your dreams and your fiancée asks you, “Will you sign a prenuptial agreement?” While this question may catch you by surprise and may cause you stress, it is becoming more and more common for couples...
In most divorce cases, the child custody arrangement will keep all children together in one home. When each parent has time with the children, they will have all of the children. In general, the courts believe that having all of the children live together is in...
When parents of young children divorce, child support can be one of the most hotly contested issues associated with the pending divorce matter. While it should be obvious that certain basic expenses such as food, shelter, and clothing will definitely be included in a child...
