Dividing assets in a divorce is often as tumultuous a process as the personal separation. High-income couples in New Jersey have much at stake and must carefully consider how to begin the difficult task of evaluating their personal and joint financial affairs. Unravel...
Divorce rate tends to increase in late summer
For New Jersey couples, divorce is rarely an easy topic to consider. However, many reach the point in their relationship where they feel there is no choice but to move on and end the marriage. Despite perceptions to the contrary, this is rarely a knee-jerk decision....
What to know about child support modifications
If you are a noncustodial parent, there is a good chance that you are making monthly child support payments. When calculating your monthly payment, a New Jersey judge will look at factors such as your income and the number of children that you need to support. In the...
Hiring a forensic psychologist to help with a custody dispute
Child custody disputes in New Jersey can become very complicated when parents do not have the same goals about a parenting plan. Things can get even more intense when one parent accuses the other parent of being unfit and tries to get sole custody. It’s in situations...
Why women choose divorce more than men
Some New Jersey residents would agree that women are often more interested in marriage and a family than men. However, a recent study showed that the woman in a relationship is also the person to take the first action in a divorce 70% of the time. Experts have...
Tax-planning tips for divorcees
New Jersey residents who are going through a divorce probably already know that the process can drain resources like money, time and energy. But a fact that is not as well known is that divorcees can trigger a tax problem for themselves if not careful when...
Dividing a small business in divorce
If you are facing a high-asset divorce in New Jersey, it is important to consider what is most important to you when it comes to property division. Many couples find that they can negotiate a win-win settlement agreement when they have realistic expectations and are...
How approaching retirement age can impact your divorce orders
Divorce statistics for the most recent decade have upended what people believe about modern divorces. Although Millennials seem to get married at lower rates than the generations before them, they also have a lower divorce rate. On the other hand, older adults seem to...
How to successfully share custody during the holidays
For children, the holiday season is one of the most enjoyable times of the year. From trick or treating to Christmas parties, there's always something to look forward to.As a divorced parent, sharing custody during the holidays is often a challenge. Since both you and...
Make child custody changes before school starts
If you are divorced and co-parenting your children with your ex, or if you are contemplating filing for divorce, now is a good time to iron out any kinks in your child custody agreement.The reason for addressing these issues during summer vacation is that it...
