The decision to pursue a divorce is not usually taken lightly. Often, couples put great effort into reconciling, but when this fails, divorce becomes the only feasible option. Frequently, the divorce procedure is viewed as being adversarial, meaning that couples lock...
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The challenges of divorcing when you have a teen
Maybe you and your spouse have been waiting until your children got a little older to end your marriage because you feared a divorce would traumatize them. Perhaps you’ve just had more time to focus on your own feelings of unhappiness now that your children don’t need...
2 tips for dealing with a contentious divorce
Many people associate a divorce with having to argue with their spouse over everything. For some people, divorce is a calm matter during which the terms are worked out through mutual agreements. Unfortunately, others have to deal with the constant battles because...
3 things that affect a child’s best interests in court
Predicting the exact outcome of a litigated custody case in New Jersey is all but impossible. The standard a judge must apply for their decisions is the best interests of the children, and what upholds those interests is open to interpretation. Custody decisions...
Is spousal support legally enforceable?
If you had been married for a considerable period, you were probably used to a certain way of life. Divorce should not pull that rug from under your feet arbitrarily, so your ex-spouse is supposed to pay spousal support (alimony). Whether short or long in nature, that...
2 ways to safeguard your business from a divorce
Not every marriage works out, and it helps to realize that and plan for it when you marry, especially if you are a business owner. Establishing a business takes time and hard work, so you do not want to risk losing part of it due to issues in your personal life. The...