Figuring out an agreeable custody arrangement can cause the most heated disagreements among divorcing couples. Of course, arguments over marital assets and support can also erupt but typically pale compared to arguing over where a child will live. Whether you are a...
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Parallel parenting: What it is, how to make it work
In a perfect world, parents who divorce would set aside their differences and complicated past and focus on co-parenting their children. However, that is not a reality for a lot of people. Instead, they need to find a way to raise their child while having minimal or...
Divorce and relocation
Let’s say you are getting divorced, you moved to New Jersey because your spouse had a job offer, and for years you have lived here and raised kids. Now that the divorce is happening, you want to go back home to family a thousand miles away. Can you do this? Or, let’s...
Understanding conflict checks in divorce and family law matters
You just called a law firm. They said they need to perform a conflict check. You might wonder why. An attorney can only represent one side of a dispute. The things you tell an attorney during a consultation are protected by attorney-client privilege, even if you never...
Autism and divorce
According to the CDC, one in 59 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In New Jersey, the rate is one in 34. In light of the national divorce rate of 50%, it follows that many divorces involve special children requiring many important, crucial considerations....
What is a complex divorce? In my mind, it can mean many things.
Divorce involves not only the law, but people - real human beings. The law gives us standards to apply, but each person is unique. People’s personalities, passions and understandable emotional reactions to the trauma of divorce can make even a simple case complex -...
What happens when divorcing spouses fight in front of the kids?
Divorce is often a painful, stressful process. As a result, it is not uncommon for divorcing spouses to fight with each other. While fighting is expected, the fact is that it can be damaging - particularly when people fight in front of their kids. If you are...
How does a domestic violence accusation affect a divorce case?
When individuals are in a bad place in their relationship, they do and say things they later come to regret. While this behavior is perhaps a reflection of the stress and sadness people are going through, this does not excuse their behavior or make it acceptable,...
Understanding differences in a military divorce
In a legal sense, the divorce process for military personnel in the Garden State is much the same as it is for civilians. For instance, the grounds for divorce are no different than what they are for nonmilitary couples. Filing requirements are flexible as you or your...
Divorce and business valuations amid COVID-19
In a divorce, a business owned by either spouse may be subject to claim as an asset. This is commonplace in divorce. Standards have developed over decades to determine the value of a business, which in many cases uses a methodology involving a review of the historic...