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Getting a divorce is nothing to be ashamed of. Many couples grow apart and find that separating is best for both partners and their families. However, there’s more to getting divorced than meets the eye. You’ll need to navigate the separation of assets and reach agreements with your spouse over how to handle your joint… Read more

In some states, parents are allowed to reach a “no child support” agreement as a condition of their divorce. However, in New Jersey, parents are not allowed to waive child support regardless of what both parents prefer. It’s required by law, and you’re expected to provide funds to make caring for your child’s basic needs… Read more

Getting divorced when you have children can be a complicated process. In many instances, divorcing couples must establish a custody agreement so both parents can still be active in their children’s lives. This agreement is often developed during the negotiation phase of the divorce. Unfortunately, child custody agreements in New Jersey aren’t always fair and… Read more

One of the first concrete steps that individuals often take when seeking to formalize a decision to divorce involves attending a consultation appointment at a law office. Some individuals attend consultations at more than one law office as they search for an attorney whose experience and approach will meet their unique needs. If you are… Read more

When members of a New Jersey couple that shares a minor child opt to go their separate ways, the courts generally insist that they establish a parenting plan if they are both going to remain active participants in the child’s life. This is true regardless of whether custody and co-parenting concerns have arisen due to… Read more

During the course of a relationship, it’s natural for couples to come to depend on each other for support. If one partner has a more demanding, high-earning career, it’s common that the other partner may take on more of the household duties, and perhaps sacrifice their own career, for the betterment of the relationship. There… Read more

The decision to divorce is one that no couple comes too easily or quickly. Regardless of how amicable the split may be, the divorce process can be complex, lengthy, and takes a toll on you, your family, and your finances. While there is no such thing as a painless or easy divorce, there are ways… Read more

When parents decide to divorce, it can often be stressful deciding on custody and visitation schedules for the children. One way New Jersey hopes to better the divorce process is by emphasizing a continued loving relationship with both parents while encouraging cooperation and communication between the parents. However, as children grow and the parent’s circumstances… Read more

Divorce is hard.  There’s no doubt about it.  Divorce can also be exhausting, from dealing with emotional issues surrounding the break-up of your marriage to navigating through legal issues of separating from your spouse. However, although you may be focused on the here and now (getting a divorce), you may not have had time (or… Read more