A special needs child requires structure and predictability in their daily schedules. The slightest deviation can compound a special needs child's anxiety. Indeed, parents of a special needs child are quite familiar with the meltdowns that can result from the most...
Divorce
Early planning helps post-divorce finances
Picking out wedding rings and signing divorce documents may seem worlds apart to many New Jersey citizens, but high divorce rates are leading many to consider divorce planning right alongside wedding planning. While some consider it cynical, pragmatic couples who want...
Reason to avoid revenge in divorce proceedings
The end of a marriage can be an emotional experience for many New Jersey couples, and these emotions could spill over when they are trying to reach a settlement. However, it is important that people do not see negotiations or litigation as a way to get revenge for a...
How taxes may be impacted by a divorce
New Jersey couples may have a lot to deal with in the aftermath of a divorce. However, it is important to stay focused on what a divorce may do to how a person files his or her tax return. For those who finalized their divorce prior to the end of 2017, it may be...
How myths about marriage can be damaging
There are several common myths about marriage that can be damaging to couples in New Jersey. For example, some people might believe that they possess personality flaws that will ruin the relationship. However, it is not personality flaws that are the issue but how the...
Contempt toward partner biggest warning sign of divorce
Communication patterns between couples in New Jersey and around the country can predict the likelihood of divorce according to Dr. John Gottman, the author of "Why Marriages Succeed or Fail". His research involved observing thousands of couples engage in arguments in...