Failure to pay child support is a big issue in the United States. Some reports claim that about 30% of these payments never get made at all. They also say that fewer than 50% of the monthly payments are fully paid. Someone may still make an attempt to partially pay,...
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How do co-parents divide their child’s wedding expenses?
Perhaps when you and your spouse divorced, your child was still learning how to ride a bike. You weren’t considering the cost of the wedding they’re now planning as you negotiated your child support and other agreements. Maybe you’re beginning the divorce process at...
Your spouse can’t stop you from getting a divorce
People sometimes worry that their spouse is going to be able to stop them from getting a divorce. In some cases, this is because they've brought the topic up and their spouse has informed them that they won't agree to it. In other cases, these individuals just assumed...
Is there a way to minimize the impact of divorce on a business?
You started your business before you got married. When your spouse came into the picture, they were extremely helpful in boosting your business and helping you take it to the next level. Now, as you look at a pending divorce, you know that they deserve at least some...
One way that a prenup helps your marriage
There are times when people who want to get a prenup are hesitant to do so. One reason that they may give is that they think it will be a hindrance to their marriage. They feel like they're sending a signal to their spouse that they already want a divorce. But the...
Can a mediated divorce be less stressful?
Traditionally, divorce has been viewed as an adversarial process, where one spouse walks away a winner while the other is left to pick up the pieces. Nowadays, separating couples are starting to realize that this is not really how it works. There are no winners in a...
Divorce: When mediation is off the table
Mediation is a cheaper and faster way of handling a divorce without involving the courts. However, it does not work for all cases. In such instances, a contested divorce is the only way out. Here are some possible scenarios where mediation might not be the best way of...
Would you benefit from virtual visitation?
It can be hard to find a child custody schedule that works for both you and your ex. You may find yourself in a situation where you want to have a visitation with your child, but there's just no way for you to be physically present. This can be frustrating if...
3 factors that affect decisions about your business in a divorce
Divorcing couples don't have to go to court to resolve their disagreements, but they may have an easier time negotiating a settlement when both parties understand state laws. In New Jersey, you can expect a judge to equitably divide your property in a divorce. They...
Protecting your health is vital in a New Jersey gray divorce
More couples over 50 are divorcing in Morristown, New Jersey, than ever before. Because of this trend, we like to discuss gray divorce (late-life divorce) frequently in our blog. Many older people do not know that getting a gray divorce may impact their health....