Recent Blog Posts
How to Overcome Parental Alienation
Divorce can be difficult for everyone involved, including the spouses and the children. It can put stress on all relationships, including between parents and their children. Parents can start to feel alienated from their children, especially if they no longer have physical custody and are restricted to visitation or more limited physical custody such… Read More »
How to File Divorce Based on Irreconcilable Differences in New Jersey
New Jersey, like most other states, no longer requires the parties to prove “fault” in order to obtain a divorce. Instead, either party can pursue a no-fault divorce by citing “irreconcilable differences,” the legal jargon that refers to modern no-fault divorce. Even for a no-fault divorce, however, there are specific requirements that must be… Read More »
How is a High-Net-Worth Divorce Different Than a Regular Divorce?
Divorces are rarely simple, even at the best of times. When the parties involved have a significantly high net worth, divorce proceedings can become even more complex and contentious. For a variety of reasons, high-asset divorces are likely to take more time and effort and require additional knowledge and expertise as compared to a… Read More »
When Can I Contest a Prenuptial Agreement?
Prenuptial or premarital agreements have risen in popularity significantly over the past several decades. No longer the exclusive purview of the rich and famous, prenups can provide security for marrying couples who come from any economic level. We strongly encourage every couple to at least consider entering a prenup before marriage. That being said,… Read More »
What are a Father’s Rights After a Divorce in NJ?
Occasionally, husbands and fathers facing the prospect of divorce come into the process with a misconception about their rights and what they should expect. They may believe that mothers are always awarded primary or sole custody of shared children, or that they should expect to be the noncustodial parent who owes child support and… Read More »
I Don’t Want My Kid Going to In-Person Classes, But My Ex Does
The school year is starting, and we live in a novel coronavirus world. While schools that have reopened or that plan to reopen are taking what safety measures they can, there is good reason to worry about the safety of children, teachers, staff, and families. The coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on, and schools… Read More »
Enforcing Child Support in New Jersey
Child support is a common part of divorce in New Jersey, although many people find it a bitter pill to swallow. Regardless of a person’s feelings about giving a part of their paycheck to their ex, if a court orders child support as a part of a divorce proceeding or other family law matter,… Read More »
New Jersey Parenting Plans
If you are going through a divorce in New Jersey, or if you are in the middle of a custody battle, you have likely heard the term “parenting plan.” A parenting plan is an agreement between parents over the distribution of parenting time. The parents can draft the agreement themselves, or they can rely… Read More »
Can a Bad Divorce Get You Fired?
No one should be embarrassed about getting a divorce. Divorces are just a part of modern life. Many people worry about how the divorce will affect the rest of their lives, socially and professionally. Some people are concerned that a divorce, especially if it becomes ugly, can affect their career. While you cannot lose… Read More »
My Spouse and I Live in Different States; Where Should We Divorce?
For most people, divorce is not the first step when a relationship begins to break down. Couples try to work through their differences, go to couple’s counseling, and may even give trial separation a go. Parties often live separately before finally filing for divorce, sometimes for years. If you and your spouse live in… Read More »