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Self-Care Tips to Help You Recover After Divorce
For most people, divorce is an emotionally exhausting process. It marks a huge shift in your life, even though it may be the best thing for you and your family. If you’re dealing with a high-conflict spouse, the process can be that much more draining. Make sure to take care of your physical and… Read More »
Separation and How It Differs From Divorce
Divorce is final. It’s a big step, and for many couples struggling with their marriage, it may feel like a step too far. For couples who need to take a step back from the marriage but are not yet ready to divorce, there’s a middle-ground option: Separation. Parties who separate can later reconcile, or… Read More »
You Both Want to Call Off The Divorce: What Happens Next
Sometimes, parties who believe their marriage is over find renewed passion once the divorce papers have been filed. Confronted with the finality of divorce, they may realize that they can, in fact, work through their differences and preserve the marriage. Once you have started the process, however, are you locked in? Can you stop… Read More »
Signs Of High-Conflict Divorce
Even when the parties agree on everything, including the need for divorce, divorces can take time, money, and emotional energy. When one spouse is especially combative, the process can become that much more challenging, time-consuming, and expensive. A high-conflict divorce means that the heightened emotions and refusal to compromise will carry through the case,… Read More »
Standing Your Ground in a High-Conflict Divorce
High-conflict divorces take everything troublesome about divorce and render it exponentially more stressful. Divorcing a high-conflict person can be both difficult and infuriating. In many cases, the best approach for dealing with a high-conflict spouse is to simply not engage; avoid the conflict entirely and let them fight with themselves. As we’ve said before,… Read More »
Can I Make My Spouse Pay Attorney Fees in Divorce?
Even an uncontested divorce between spouses who agree on all family law issues can take time and money. If the parties disagree on any pertinent issue–the division of property, alimony, child support, child custody–the process can become that much more time-consuming. Other factors can add time and complexity to a divorce, such as the… Read More »
Signs Infidelity Is Not the End of Your Marriage
Adultery is devastating for a marriage. Discovering that your spouse has been having an affair, or even a one-time incident, can shatter the foundations of your relationship. Affairs involve lying, and lying destroys trust, on top of the severe emotional pain and other effects of such a betrayal. Infidelity does not, however, have to… Read More »
Divorce Grounds in NJ
New Jersey, like every other state in modern times, allows for married parties to seek a “no-fault” divorce. Parties no longer need to prove that they were subjected to adultery or intolerable cruelty in order to obtain a divorce. People are free to divorce so long as the relationship between the couple has come… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Post-Judgment Modifications in NJ
In an ideal world, your final divorce decree would be the last word on the matter. Property division, child custody, child support, and all other issues pertinent to your divorce would be fully resolved and you would never need to step into a courtroom again. Unfortunately, the real world is not always so simple…. Read More »
Understanding the Steps of a Divorce in New Jersey
Divorce can feel like an overwhelming process. One of the best ways to reduce stress and anxiety concerning a big event is to demystify the process. Below, our professional and dedicated New Jersey divorce lawyer identifies and explains the main steps in a New Jersey divorce. File a Complaint for Divorce The divorce case… Read More »