New Jersey couples who are ending their marriages might want some tips for smoothing the difficult legal road ahead in order to avoid some of the most common divorce traps. Many couples try to negotiate a settlement, but there are some things to look out for in this...
Divorce
Why January is a popular month for divorce
Couples in New Jersey and throughout the country may not want to get divorced during the holidays. This may be especially true if they have kids and want to spend one more Christmas as a single family unit. Those without children may also loathe idea of spending the...
Credit tips for people headed to divorce court
The short-term financial effects of separation and divorce are obvious. Spouses must learn to pay their bills with less income and may have to make sacrifices to make ends meet. However, there are long-term effects divorcing couples in New Jersey may not consider as...
Studies find expanding stepfamilies after divorce
In many cases, divorce may eventually lead to bigger families. As people divorce and remarry, families might expand through the addition of stepchildren, stepsiblings and stepparents. A study carried out by researchers at the University of Massachusetts found that in...
Dealing with parental alienation
Some New Jersey parents who are divorced from a person with a narcissistic or borderline personality disorder might need to watch for signs of parental alienation. This can happen in any kind of custody arrangement, and it involves one parent influencing how a child...
Holidays, divorce and children
After a divorce, holidays can present challenges for both parents and children in New Jersey. However, the adults should put the children first as moving back and forth between households can be quite hard for them. Divorce is a difficult time for everyone, but over...