Divorce

For decades, people viewed prenuptial agreements as a way for people to plan for failure during what should be an optimistic time in a relationship. However, prenuptial agreements are no longer just for the wealthy and powerful trying to protect their assets. They...

The prospect of a highly contentious divorce can be a daunting prospect for spouses. Often, children are at the heart of the process, and it can be beneficial to try and ease conflict and maintain privacy. Therefore, it can be beneficial to explore different methods...

You and your spouse began looking into adoption years ago, and you’ve been waiting for your child. Adoption is often a long process, so it’s not surprising that things have changed while you’ve been waiting to adopt from outside of the country. So many things can...

Witnessing your divorce can be the most difficult thing that your children experience before adulthood. You may have waited for months or several years to file for divorce because you didn't want to put your children through that stress. Now that you have decided, you...

Nesting is a unique idea in the world of family law. It refers to when two parents who are going through a divorce maintain the family home and keep their child in that home during and after the divorce. Instead of worrying about custody and transferring their child...

Going through a divorce is difficult, especially if you know that your spouse has violated your trust by dating or being with another person. Adultery is a fault, but in a no-fault divorce state like New Jersey, proving that adultery happened may not do much for your...

One of the basic principles of divorce is that both couples have to disclose the assets that they own. These assets will then be divided, a process that the court can help with when couples cannot agree.  However, some people will attempt to take assets from their...

Overall, divorce rates have been trending downward in the United States. This doesn’t always mean there are more happy marriages, of course. A big reason is the rise in cohabitation that means many young couples opt not to get married or divorced, even though those...

Most humans have a natural inclination to distance themselves from problems when they arise. It shouldn't surprise you that many divorcing spouses often feel the best option for one party to vacate the marital home when things become too contentious for their liking. ...

Low-conflict divorces have become increasingly popular. It can be cheaper to divorce amicably. Additionally, it can be a lot less stressful for you, your ex and any children you share if you find a way to divorce without fighting over every little detail.  Divorce...