Domestic violence is a central aspect in divorce cases in New Jersey, particularly when children are involved. Many people believe that its presence means the court will make an obvious ruling against the spouse accused of violence, this is not always the case. The...
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Month: September 2016
The treatment of college funds in a divorce
New Jersey parents who are going through the process of divorce often find that the road is a rocky one, even when the split is amicable. As one household is split in two, divorcing couples must work to divide assets in a fair manner, which includes everything from...
Dividing retirement accounts for older divorcing couples
The rate of divorce for older spouses in New Jersey and throughout the country has gone up considerably over the past few decades. According to the National Center for Family & Marriage, the divorce rate for individuals age 50 and over has doubled between 1990 and...
Custody dispute between Madonna and former husband settled
New Jersey residents may have heard that on September 7, a nine-month child custody battle between Madonna and her former husband, Guy Ritchie, was resolved, according to reports. The former couple had been fighting for custody of their 16-year-old son, but details of...
Ways to reduce stress for children during divorce
Many people in New Jersey understand that hurt feelings and outright anger often accompany divorce. When families are involved, the parents should try to limit the amount of stress placed upon their children. The transition to a new family life will be difficult, but...