New Jersey Divorce Blog
Difficulty obtaining spousal support in same-sex divorce
Since the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, there has been a significant decrease in the number of LGBT+ people cohabitating with a same-sex partner and an increase of people married to a same-sex spouse. The Obergefell decision extended equal...
Will a divorce court divide my trust?
Many people dread divorce court because it divides up many of their assets. If you are going through a divorce and you have any property that is separate property, it should be safe from any claims by your spouse. You might also wonder if a trust set up by your family...
What are signs of parental alienation?
New Jersey co-parents often get along relatively well. But this is not always the case. There are some instances in which you may find yourself dealing with your co-parent's efforts to drive a rift between you and your child. This is parental alienation. It is a very...
My husband and I are divorcing; what will happen to the business?
Property division is a common, and complicated, source of contention during divorce negotiations. If you and your husband own a business together, that can add an extra degree of difficulty. Businesses can be much harder to value than other types of property. Courts...
What are the child’s rights when it comes to parenting time?
When making child custody decisions, you and your former spouse probably focus on the details about where your child will be and who will get him or her on holidays. You may not stop to think about the impact the decisions you make will have on your child. States are...
The role money plays in divorce among the affluent
Many sources claim money disagreements remain a leading cause of divorce in the U.S. That raises the question of whether or not wealthy couples are less likely to argue about money matters or if they also face issues with money management. What do experts know about...
What are the types of alimony in New Jersey?
No matter the situation of your divorce, you should not suffer economic hardship from the separation. Even if you are a stay-at-home spouse, the value you put into your relationship still has worth. Alimony helps you ride out those financial hiccups as you secure your...
The hidden epidemic of same-sex domestic violence
When you think of an abusive relationship, it’s not unlikely that you envision a heterosexual couple, typically with the man portrayed as the abuser and his female partner the victim. If that’s the case, you’re not alone. Nationwide, domestic violence tends to be...
Taking care of your mental health during divorce
Going through a major life change, like a divorce, can put your mental health at risk. According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, every year, major depressive disorder impacts approximately 17.3 million adults in the U.S. Dealing with child custody...
A New Divorce Claim for Damages
In today's day and age, it is easy for anyone to install a hidden camera in a home setting for the purposes of monitoring their children or their spouse's activities and to listen in on their conversations. It happens everyday and in some of those settings, it can...
