Divorce is never easy, but when it occurs later in life, it brings a unique set of challenges. Known as "gray divorce," these separations involving couples over fifty have become increasingly common. Understanding why these divorces can be particularly complex and...
When a person retires, it can significantly impact their financial situation. People often have a lower yearly income after retiring than they did while they were working. It may be harder for retirees to fulfill financial obligations such as loan payments or spousal...
Divorced parents and unmarried parents who break up may need to work out a shared custody order. If they cannot establish custody arrangements on their own, then the family courts can determine the best way to divide parental rights and responsibilities, including...
Fiduciary duties arise when one party relies on another party to act in their best interests. Some of the most common examples of this include financial advisors, trustees and business partners. These individuals all owe fiduciary duties to clients, organizations, or...
Divorce can turn your world upside down, affecting not just your personal life, but also your finances. You might find yourself grappling with a mortgage you can no longer afford, or trying to stretch a single income to cover expenses that you and your partner once...
When people talk about drivers getting distracted, they typically mean a driver doing something. For instance, the driver is eating a burger, which ties up their hands, making it a physical distraction. Or they are chatting to a passenger which causes cognitive...
In most cases when real estate changes hands, a property inspection will be carried out. For residential properties, a home inspector will be hired to go through and make sure that everything is up to code and that there aren’t any serious issues with the property –...
Certain property can be hard to divide in a New Jersey divorce because it has emotional value. Many courtrooms have seen spouses fighting over assets with minimal economic value but substantial personal value. Other times, spouses may fixate on assets that contribute...
Intersections are common -- particularly in more urban areas. These are points of the road where two or more routes converge. The traffic in these locations is often directed by lights. While intersections serve a purpose in terms of controlling the flow of traffic,...
Nobody goes into a marriage with plans to seek a divorce. It’s a painful and messy experience that will test anyone’s limits. However, sometimes there are clear signs that it's time to end things. While some of these signs may seem obvious, they can be difficult to...
