If your marriage is not working out and you and your partner feel that you need to divorce, it does not necessarily mean that you will end up in court. It may be more straightforward and less costly if you go the mediation route instead. Some of the issues that you...
New Jersey offers an “Early Settlement Program (ESP)” as an alternative to a traditional trial for divorcing couples. ESP is a mediation program. Through the program, the couple will work out an out-of-court settlement agreement instead of taking their divorce to...
There’s a misperception out there that spousal support is only meant for women who gave up their careers to raise children. Although alimony is awarded to these individuals pretty regularly in New Jersey, there’s nothing in the law that makes spousal support...
When a married couple decides to divorce and there are children involved, it can sow the seeds for acrimony. In a best-case scenario, the parents will look beyond the lingering issues they might have with each other and put the child’s interests and well-being on the...
Child custody is one of the most important family law matters that must be evaluated and settled during a divorce. It is necessary to ensure that the children of divorcing parents have a plan for their care and financial needs. When New Jersey parents cannot make...
In New Jersey, when a couple gets a divorce, it is common for one spouse to be ordered to pay alimony to the other. There are many factors that are considered when the amount is decided upon. However, there are frequently questions about its duration, when it ends and...
What is more personal than the details of your marriage? In all likelihood, not much. This idea, among others, can be one of the drawbacks that people in New Jersey think about when they contemplate the move to file for divorce. They believe that all of the details of...
Wealthy New Jersey couples face unique problems when deciding to end their marriage. Most of these issues will fall into the general category of "asset division." A couple cannot begin to fairly divide their assets if they do not know the value of those assets....
Child custody can be complex, and there is a lot for divorcing parents to sort through as they navigate the process. As parents become familiar with their custody arrangement, it is helpful for them to know the different types of child custody. The different types of...
In any New Jersey divorce, emotions are likely to run high. People unavoidably focus on personal issues such as child custody, child support and visitation. While these are all important, it's important to remember to keep a close watch on finances. People going...
