A person might suffer major depression for numerous reasons. Spouses caught in the web of depression may not realize how their mental state affects a spouse until divorce proceedings in a New Jersey court become unavoidable. Depression affects marriages A marriage...
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What is legal abuse, and what’s being done about it?
Going through a separation in New Jersey is already a difficult time in most people's lives. Unfortunately, this situation becomes even harder if you're divorcing someone who is putting you through legal abuse, which is often brushed off as a contentious divorce but...
Domestic violence affects custody decisions
Domestic violence represents a serious and dangerous situation in the family home. Spouses who suffer from physical and mental abuse may file for divorce to protect themselves and their children. New Jersey divorce proceedings could become complicated when the...
Should you enter into a marital agreement?
Marital agreements, whether signed before or after the marriage takes place, can provide many benefits for the couples during the marriage and in case of a divorce. However, not every couple might need or be ready to sign a marital agreement. To decide if you should...
How domestic abuse claims can impact divorce
During the divorce process in New Jersey, it's possible that one party could accuse the other of domestic abuse. These accusations could have a significant impact on the outcome of the divorce process as well as any proceedings involving child custody or visitation...
Four things to watch out for when divorcing an executive
It might seem like divorcing an executive in New Jersey is easy. However, several major issues affect how to handle this type of divorce. Here are a few things to watch out for when divorcing a wealthy executive. Stocks and vesting periods Depending on where they...
Why people engage in domestic violence
Domestic abuse can take many forms such as hitting a partner or controlling that person's money. It may be grounds for a New Jersey judge to issue a restraining order or take other steps to protect a victim. There are several common reasons why an individual may harm...
How to handle debt during the divorce process
In New Jersey, assets held in a marital estate are divided in an equitable fashion. Generally speaking, the same is true with any joint debt balances that remain when your marriage comes to an end. A judge will likely look at a number of factors such as your income,...
Co-parenting issues with a narcissist
Some wonder why narcissists behave the way they do, and others spend so much time dealing with direct conflicts with such troubled people that they have no time to reflect. Persons married to a narcissist might feel so overwhelmed and emotionally drained, they simply...
Don’t let divorce affect your business
Divorce is a difficult process for any couple in New Jersey, but it can also be challenging for their business. If you're going through this process, you need to understand how it can affect your company and take steps to protect your interests. It can lead to tense...