Co-parenting your child with an ex can be an overwhelming challenge. However, understand that in most cases, it gets easier as time goes by and everyone adjusts to a new normal. This transition can be a little easier to make if you have in place a fair, agreeable...
South Jersey Family Law Blog
3 reasons why property division can get so complicated
Dividing assets (and debts) in a divorce is an unavoidable process. When you split up, you will need to divide all the property and liabilities you accumulated during your marriage in a manner deemed equitable, or fair, as directed by state laws. However, people have...
8 signs of parental alienation during high-conflict divorces
There is no doubt that divorce takes a toll on kids. No matter how old they are or how much they understand about their parents' decision, children can struggle enormously to come to terms with the divorce. The situation can be especially painful for children of...
What happens to pets in a New Jersey divorce?
Did you know that, in the eyes of the law, your pets are considered property? This means that if you are getting divorced, your beloved animal companion could be part of a property division settlement rather than a custody agreement. This can be quite upsetting for...
3 things a mediator can do to help you get through a divorce
Getting divorced is rarely an event that only affects the two people who are ending their marriage. There may be countless people touched by such an event, including your family members, kids and network of friends. In other words, you are not going through this...
Is it best to have a ‘nest’?
Divorce is often a massive transition for children. To alleviate or avoid the potential trauma of this transition, some parents consider keeping the kids in one home while Mom and Dad do the moving in and out. This is referred to as "nesting," and it may be something...
5 ways you could be delaying your divorce
Divorce is a difficult, painful process. At some point during the process, people often get frustrated and just want it to be over so they can move forward. Further, as this article notes, delays during your divorce can only serve to make matters worse. If you are...
Tips for dealing with an unreasonable ex during your divorce
When you are getting divorced, you can be dealing with a very different person than the person you married. Your ex might have been loving, rational and understanding on the day you said, "I do," but a divorce can bring out the hurtful, vengeful and unpredictable side...
Divorce selfies showing a brighter side of a divorce
Most exes probably won't ever want to be in the same room again after a divorce, let alone pose for a picture together. However, a trend is emerging on social media that shows divorced couples smiling for selfies together and celebrating their divorce as a positive...
Is it always wise to keep the marital home after divorce?
The simple answer to the question posed in this headline is no. It is not always a good decision to keep the marital home after divorce. This can be a tough pill to swallow if you want to keep your house or think that you need to keep the house because it is such a...
