Divorce between New Jersey parents is especially difficult for their children. If you are in the midst of ending your marriage, there are certain things you should avoid saying and doing to your kids. Any kind of lies Although it might be tempting to lie to your kids...
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How will divorce affect my business?
Aside from children, one of the most complicated aspects of divorce in New Jersey is how the split will affect your business. Even if your spouse doesn't contest your divorce, you may have unexpected financial implications when you divide your property in the...
Navigating life as a divorced mom
Going through a divorce in New Jersey can be overwhelming and difficult, especially for moms. From the financial challenges to co-parenting and never-ending guilt feelings, it's hard to catch your breath sometimes. Many women have successfully navigated their divorces...
Tips for creating a stress-free postnuptial agreement
A postnuptial agreement is a marital agreement that's entered into after a couple gets married. This document can outline how property and assets will get divided in the event of a divorce, and it can also spell out alimony and child custody arrangements. New Jersey...
What is post-separation abuse?
Domestic violence can threaten the lives of New Jersey residents, but help is available. If you are in this situation and have separated from your abuser, they might try to contact or see you even if you have a protective order. These are some common post-separation...
Special considerations when divorcing after 50
Divorces in general are on the decline, but divorces among people aged 50 and older are actually becoming more common in New Jersey as the need to stay together for children and other life conditions become less pertinent. Changing attitudes about life fulfillment and...
Protecting your medical practice from divorce in New Jersey
No one ever expects to get divorced, but it can happen. If you are a medical professional, you may worry about what will happen to your practice during and after a divorce. How will you make sure that your patients continue to receive the care they need? How will you...
Some reasons why couples seek a divorce
Marriage is not always easy. It takes work, dedication, communication and compromise. When these fail and other factors are added in, many New Jersey couples decide to seek a divorce. The reasons can be emotional, financial, physical or environmental. The road to...
What happens after an entry of a judgment of adoption?
After a New Jersey entry of a judgment of adoption, the adoptee receives a new birth certificate with the adoptive parents' names. The original birth certificate is sealed and becomes a permanent part of the adoptee's confidential file. The adoptive parents then have...
The impact of psychological abuse
Many people in New Jersey understand the danger of physical abuse in a marriage or relationship. Less well-understood is psychological abuse, which can cause significant damage to the mental health of its victims. What is psychological abuse? Psychological abuse is a...