When you file for divorce from your spouse, you may be awarded alimony. This is financial support paid by one spouse (usually the main earner or the person who earns a higher salary) to the other. However, New Jersey also allows palimony. Do you know what palimony is...
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3 steps to protect your online activity after divorce
Many people find it hard to step away from a committed relationship, even after a divorce. Sticking to social media can just make it worse if an ex-spouse tries to reach out. When considering a divorce, the best way to stop your your soon-to-be ex from interacting...
Can you stop making alimony payments when your ex remarries?
Family law judges in New Jersey have the authority to order alimony or spousal support when couples divorce. A dependent spouse who gave up their career to serve as a stay-at-home parent can rely on payments from their wage-earning ex until they get back on their...
Can your children refuse to see you after a divorce?
People have many fears that may keep them from filing for divorce. One of the most common is the fear that their children will grow to hate them and will never want to see them again. Especially when there is bad blood between parents, the possibility is there for one...
Why divorce and social media don’t mix
When you first start using social media, you likely have honest intentions. You may keep up with friends and family and share posts you find interesting or entertaining. However, it's been found that for many people, social media becomes a source of issues in...
Preparing for mediation with a manipulative spouse
You want a divorce. You’d love to get through the process via mediation, but your spouse is often difficult and manipulative. They know exactly how to say the right thing to get under your skin and upset you – and that usually plays to their advantage because you get...
Managing your child’s access to technology across two homes
With another school year comes the opportunity for your child to see what new electronics their friends and classmates got over the summer and how they compare to their own. Maybe you’re also thinking it’s time to invest in a laptop for your child – or give them one...
Is your marriage headed for divorce?
You and your spouse met in high school and married shortly after graduation. Together you raised a family and built your dream home. Now, the strong bond that you had has fizzled out. You find yourself wondering if the two of you are heading for a divorce. Sometimes...
A gray divorce often has a different focus
People get divorced at all ages. Some are young couples who have only been married for a few years or even a few months. Others are older couples who have been married for decades and are finally deciding to end that marriage. Many others fall somewhere in between on...
Negotiating post-secondary education costs with your co-parent
There are a lot of things to manage when you’re negotiating your divorce. If you have minor children, issues related to child support are usually among the most important. However, there’s one area that’s easy to overlook, especially if your children are still young:...