When looking at divorce statistics, there are many different trends that you can find. Intriguingly, there seems to be a connection between the age at which a couple gets married and the odds that they will get divorced. There is no age that guarantees divorce – or...
As you probably know by now, divorce is a major transition that can be extremely challenging to cope with. Emotions on both sides may be extreme and unpredictable, possibly influencing your negotiations and decision-making. You may anticipate feeling low about the end...
Time changes everything, and spouses may sometimes need to revisit the terms of their marriage. A document known as a post-nuptial agreement serves as a legal means to address specific issues and assets in case of a future divorce. Why would a couple need a...
Many people consider their wedding day one of the happiest days of their life. This is just one reason why divorce can be so emotionally devastating. Change is never easy, even if you know it is for the best. What makes divorce so mentally and emotionally challenging...
Divorce is tough enough as it is. But it can be even more complicated when your spouse lies to you about everything. This can lead to more conflict, tension, and stress. You may be left feeling like you’re never going to get through your divorce, and you might be...
Even for amicable divorces, if the couple has many assets, the property division process could become contentious. Right now, real estate values vary wildly from week to week, which means that a couple could disagree on its value. This is also true of antiques,...
If you are married and your relationship is not working out (which can be for a number of reasons), you may be thinking about getting a divorce. If you have made the decision to end your marriage, most likely, you are going through a period in your life that is filled...
New Jersey residents who are facing the prospect of a divorce are also usually facing quite a bit of uncertainty as well. A divorce can be life-changing, in many ways. Your family dynamics will obviously be changing significantly, but your finances may be greatly...
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about how divorce laws apply to men. One of the biggest is that stay-at-home dads can’t seek alimony. This absolutely isn’t the case. In fact, the spousal support laws in New Jersey are gender-neutral, which means that any...
Unless the split is initiated by some breach of fidelity or trust, most couples hope for an amicable divorce. Most New Jerseyans want a peaceful, or at least, non-contentious divorce. They simply want to start the next phase of their life in the best way possible....
