Now is the time of year when your high school senior is eagerly awaiting their college acceptance letter, or maybe they already learned they were accepted at their dream school. Still, funding a college education is expensive, especially if you are a single parent. If...
Divorce
Your actions can harm you in a divorce
Ending a marriage may be complicated and stressful. Unfortunately, there are many ways that you may make matters worse. Stay calm Some of your actions may be used as evidence during divorce. Stay calm and reasonable, be transparent and do not engage in these five...
Can I take my child on a trip out of state this holiday season?
Life is full of adventures and out of state travel is a common way to visit far-flung loved ones or explore a new part of the country. Especially with the fall and winter holidays coming up, many parents in New Jersey will be making plans to travel with their child....
How are custody decisions made in New Jersey?
There are many concerns and unknowns that people have as they enter the divorce process in New Jersey. Their lives will go through many major changes and that can be scary. If the couple has minor children, their children will also be going through major changes. As...
Helping you initiate and navigate a divorce
Not all marital problems have resolutions that keep the marriage intact. Unfortunately, some marriages are better severed. While it might be the best option for a married couple, this does not make it an easy process to begin, navigate through and heal once it is...
Does divorce psychologically affect men more than women?
According to most studies, the rates of divorce only increase the longer couples are together. Indeed, the bulk of divorces now occur in our middle years, between 40 and 60, which apparently, is already a psychologically vulnerable time for most. Mental health of the...
Life insurance issues due to divorce
Going through a divorce is a difficult time. It can be an extremely emotional experience and you’ll have a lot of different issues to deal with. Life insurance may not be at the top of your priority list but it’s important to understand what can and will happen with...
What to consider when dividing retirement accounts in divorce
Couples going through a divorce in New Jersey probably know that they will need to divide their assets and possessions during the process. They may not understand how they will divide those assets though. Not all assets are the same and the actual division of the...
The family home: what can happen to it in divorce
For most couples getting divorced, the family home is one of the most important matters to settle. If you own your home, you and your ex will most likely have to decide what to do with it. That is because if you bought it after getting married, the house is almost...
What expenses do child support payments cover?
Raising children in New Jersey can be challenging. Meeting children’s needs developmentally, emotionally and physically can be difficult. Meeting children’s needs can also be costly. Children need the basics such as food clothing and shelter, but they also have...