A parenting plan outlines how both parents will stay involved in their children’s lives after separation or divorce. New Jersey Courts have issued a guide to help parents develop a parenting plan. Who develops the plan? A family court can propose a plan, but you may...
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Is mediation a good choice for your divorce?
You have options when you wish to secure a divorce. You do not always have to go before a judge and allow the court to make decisions for you. One option is mediation, which is an alternative dispute resolution that requires working with your spouse to come to an...
Should I keep the house or sell it?
After a divorce, you may feel tempted to keep the house. If you have children, the temptation may feel even stronger. You might even feel guilty about uprooting the children out of the family home or you worry about downsizing and how it may affect your social...
Health challenges during or after a divorce
Many physical, mental or emotional health issues may be linked to extreme stress in a person's life. MarketWatch notes that the stress created from an unhappy, an unhealthy or even an abusive relationship may find a person facing serious health problems. The same may...
How to make gray divorce easier on your adult children
Typically, parents who are going through a divorce must comfort their school-aged children who may not necessarily understand what a divorce is. But if you are going through a gray divorce—or, divorce over the age of 50— then you face a very different challenge:...
Divorce and Social Security retirement benefits
When it comes to the divorce process, couples focus on many different issues, from those which involve children to the emotional impact of ending a marriage. However, finances are a critical focal point for those ending their marriage and a number of financial matters...
How can you make co-parenting less difficult during holidays?
After your divorce, you may worry that the split means an unhappy future for your children. However, the American Society for the Positive Care of Children notes that 80% of kids adjust to divorce better when their moms and dads co-parent effectively. You may find...
What financial mistakes could hamper you after a divorce?
A divorce can put a lot of issues on your plate. Still, you need to keep an eye on your financial future even as you resolve disputes like your custody agreement and dividing your assets. If you fail to take certain steps in the middle of your divorce, you might find...
Divorce and a child’s college education
When children of divorcing parents are minors, the court will address their needs through financial support from both parents. However, when the child graduates from high school, who is responsible for college expenses? In an ideal world, parents can work together to...
Is nesting right for us?
If you have children involved in your divorce, it is highly likely that you will end up in a co-parenting situation with your ex-spouse. In a typical co-parenting situation, the children move between both households at regular intervals. However, some families are...