It is typical to modify a divorce decree or order if appropriate, depending on the circumstances. However, most adjustments will require you to file a motion with the court that provided your initial divorce order. It might also be necessary when making other requests...
Coparenting is when divorced or separated couples work together toward a common goal – raising their child. As ironic as it sounds, the process requires collaboration from parents who are trying to break apart from each other’s lives. With their child’s development on...
Divorce presents many challenges, and determining how to split time with kids during the holidays ranks high among them. Holidays hold a special place in the hearts of many families, making it necessary to create a plan that ensures children experience joy and comfort...
Thanks to the state's equitable distribution provisions, yes, it is possible to retain your business after a divorce in New Jersey. The courts divide marital assets, including businesses, in a manner that they consider fair, which doesn't always mean equally. Instead,...
Life after divorce can come with various challenges, including issues concerning your parenting time arrangements. Ideally, you and your former spouse can collaborate and seamlessly adjust your schedules to accommodate parenting time requirements. Unfortunately,...
Although a divorce can be complicated and stressful for you, it can be life-shattering for your children. At least, that’s how they’ll likely view it, even if you carefully break the news of divorce to your children. As a result, your kids might exhibit a variety of...
The property division process can have a tremendous impact on your financial outlook post-divorce. As a result, you’ll want to spend a significant amount of time thinking through your legal strategy when it comes to seeking key marital assets. But you also shouldn’t...
In far too many instances, fathers are pushed to the side and ignored in custody cases. The law doesn’t support this, as it’s gender-neutral on its face. Yet, in a lot of cases, there’s an unspoken presumption that a child is better off with their mother. That may not...
When a New Jersey married couple divorces, the spouses must disclose all their assets and debts and then divide the marital property. The parties are legally required to disclose all their property so that they can begin the process of dividing the marital property...
There are a lot of considerations that go into a child custody determination. Among them are the child’s relationship with each parent, each parent’s physical and mental health, and any potential exposure to parental substance abuse. Any one of these characteristics...
