While never easy, divorce can become even more complicated when you are dealing with an uncooperative spouse. If you have a spouse who is so uncooperative that he or she refuses to sign your divorce papers, you may think you are stuck. However, the days when both spouses had to agree to a divorce are…
Divorce is hard on kids, and parents who fight over custody, visitation, or other issues make it even harder. The way you and your ex-spouse behave toward one another is hugely influential, so be sure you focus on setting a good example by seeking to build a good relationship with each other. Focus on your…
Getting to an agreement about the final division of marital property in a divorce is often one of the more stressful parts of the divorce process. New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, which means that a judge will decide financial issues based on fairness. Bad actions by one spouse that negatively affect marital assets…
There may be any number of reasons you’d want to speed up your divorce, beyond the obvious one of just wanting it to be over! One parent may have a move planned for a new job, or perhaps you want to speed things along to save money on legal bills. Whatever your reason for wanting…
It seems as if getting a divorce is a double whammy – one hit to your emotions and another hit to your bank account. However, there are some ways that those who are undergoing a divorce can save money. Here are some tips for easing the financial pain of a divorce: Try to work out…
Although it is unwise and can result in hurting your case if discovered, many divorcing spouses make it a point to try to hide assets, usually prior to a divorce action that they know is going to occur. Experience has shown that the more time they have before a divorce is filed, the more likely…
Although every divorce, like every marriage, is different, most relationship experts agree on the most common risk factors for divorce. These include: Lack of emotional support When spouse don’t support each other’s individual dreams and goals, there’s a good chance the marriage will fall apart. Being dissatisfied with who your spouse really is – either…
Even if you are no longer husband and wife, if you have children you will always be together as parents. You may have not been successful at being married, but if you care about your children and being a good parent, you will do what needs to be done to ensure you are successful at…
“Parental alienation” is a hot topic in family law cases around the country. In a nutshell, parental alienation is when a parent engages in conduct that attempts to negatively influence their children regarding the other parent. As far as your custody case is concerned, there is no bigger mistake than to engage in this type…
If you are thinking about getting a divorce, or have begun the initial steps, it is important for you to know as much as possible about the process and the effects of this life-changing decision. Having some helpful insights from people who deal with the process every day — and may have gone through it…
There are a lot of things you can do yourself, but a divorce isn’t one of them. Even if you think you have the world’s most amicable split, getting a divorce is a legal process and the mistakes that can occur if it isn’t done properly can cost you in time and money to remedy…
One of the first steps people take when thinking about a divorce is to talk with an attorney. Most attorneys offer free initial consultations where they can learn about your personal situation and discuss your options with you. This provides you with an opportunity to learn more about the New Jersey divorce process, so you…
In New Jersey, inheritances are protected by law — but only if you take the proper steps to keep an inheritance completely separate from joint marital assets. If you inherit money or property prior to your marriage, you can maintain sole possession of your inheritance even after the marriage ends if you ensure that your…
The decision to end your marriage is likely a difficult one that you’ve been thinking about for some time. Most people concentrate on the emotional aspects of divorce and don’t spend enough time and energy focusing on the planning that needs to be done. Here are 5 things you should do before filing for divorce:…
You cannot control everything about your divorce, but if you plan ahead for what’s coming, it will prepare you for what is really important: making good decisions that will have a lasting impact on your life. Here are 7 steps you need to take in preparation for a divorce: Step 1: Find a good lawyer.…