Social media platforms (Facebook, TikTok, etc.) have integrated themselves into our everyday lives. They have changed the face of how we interact with everyone from our family to our friends and acquaintances. Though, with this rise in connectivity comes the downside...
Divorce
How to tell your kids that you’re getting a divorce
Breaking the news of divorce to your children can be one of the hardest aspects of your marriage dissolution. This is especially true if you’ve successfully shielded your children from your marital disharmony. As you prepare to talk to your children about your...
How not to act during your divorce
Divorce is never easy. Even when you and your spouse agree it’s the best decision and maintain a mutual respect and amicable relationship with each other, you are still likely to experience emotions such as sadness, guilt or a sense of failure. These emotions are...
What are common family law issues in a New Jersey divorce?
Divorce is a legal process that dissolves the marital relationship and resolves various issues related to the marriage. In New Jersey, there are several common family law issues that may arise in a divorce. Grounds for divorce Fault and no-fault divorces are...
How is debt divided in New Jersey divorces?
In many instances, financial stability is at the heart of divorce proceedings. While many individuals focus on acquiring as much as they can through the property division process and accessing spousal and child support, you can’t overlook the role that debt can play...
Escaping from an unfair prenuptial agreement in New Jersey
Most experienced divorce attorneys in Northern New Jersey and elsewhere agree that a prenuptial agreement provides excellent protection from unnecessary stress and anxiety if the marriage eventually fails. Sometimes, however, a prenuptial agreement will have the...
Protecting your parenting time
No parent seeks to lose time with their children; thus, most parents will fight to maintain as much time as feasible when commencing and working through a child custody battle. Whether parents are unmarried or initiating the divorce process, it is imperative that...
Helping your children cope with your divorce
Divorcing is never easy, especially when you have children. Even if you and your spouse know that divorce is the right choice, worrying about telling your children and how the divorce will affect them is natural. The best way to break the news There are many things...
Five ways to cope with the realities of your divorce
The emotional toll that your divorce takes can be overwhelming. This causes many people to shut down during the marriage dissolution process, which in turn puts them at risk of being subjected to an unfavorable outcome. They may unwittingly give up valuable marital...
What is alimony pendente lite?
When you go through a divorce, much of your focus will likely be on how issues are resolved once the divorce is final. That’s to be expected, as things like child custody and property division are important and will have long-term impacts on your life. But there are...