As an entrepreneur going through a divorce, you probably harbor concerns about the impact of property division on your business. This especially applies if you started or share the business with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. New Jersey is an equitable distribution state,...
Divorce
How can you approach your children with news of your divorce?
Divorce is an overwhelming and confusing time for everyone in the family. When working out the details of your split, it is normal not to know how to handle telling your children. You do not want to hurt them or leave them feeling abandoned by you or your spouse....
How your finances can affect your divorce
If you and your spouse are considering divorce, you might have concerns about what the process will entail. One of the most crucial aspects of divorce is financial information, which you may not feel comfortable sharing. Your finances are your own personal business,...
Will bird nesting benefit your family?
Co-parenting, i.e. the act of working together with your ex-spouse to raise your child, has grown in popularity over the years. As studies come out discussing how much it benefits children of divorce, more parents attempt to make co-parenting work for them. Bird...
Reviewing different types of child custody arrangements
If you are preparing to get a divorce and you have kids, it is vital to carefully focus on child custody. There are various types of custody arrangements, and the outcome of a custody case could have a significant impact on your relationship with your child over the...
In what ways can your spouse hide assets?
If you are preparing for a divorce, you will have to split your assets with your spouse. In some instances, your partner may decide to hide assets to avoid an equitable split. If you have concerns about your spouse hiding assets, Huffington Post has some tips to look...
What does New Jersey consider when awarding alimony?
When your New Jersey marriage ends in divorce, your financial big picture may look decidedly different than it did before. This may be especially true if you stopped working or attending school to raise your family or run your household. When you have concerns about...
Can you afford a divorce?
Whether you are finally emotionally ready for divorce or have come to the upsetting realization that you cannot save your marriage, there is one major question you must ask yourself before you begin the legal process. That question is, can you afford to get a divorce?...
5 types of spousal support in a New Jersey divorce
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is money paid by one spouse to the other during or after the divorce process. While either spouse can request support, the court considers many factors before making this type of award. Spousal support helps the individual with...
Are you going through a gray divorce?
Gray divorce is a newer term to describe divorce between older individuals. It also encompasses some general situations that may not apply in a divorce between younger people. Sometimes, you may be in at an age where you are unsure if you are going through this type...