No marriage is perfect, and every couple has their ups and downs. But how can you tell when a heated argument is pushing your relationship into divorce territory? The survival of a marriage is dependent on countless different factors and will vary from couple to...
A prenup is a signed contract that protects both parties in case of a divorce or death. It can bring up an uncomfortable, but necessary, conversation about finances. It can set the stage for how the couple talks about finances in the future. People tend to look down...
Marital situations can change. The bond you and your partner once had might not be as strong as it once was. You want to stay with your spouse, but those uncertainties, combined with your improved financial situation, might mean you need more protections. Sometimes...
When you get married, you believe you’ll be in love forever. For some, this is true. For others, the relationship becomes more and more abusive with time. Getting out of that situation can be one of the hardest things a person has to go through. It’s even more...
While New Jersey parents who are getting a divorce cannot prevent it from affecting their children, they can help their children at this time. First, it is important for parents to tell the children about the divorce when they have made their decision. They need to do...
Divorce causes a whole range of emotions, many of which are negative. While making the process quick and easy can help reduce the pain, the truth is that each relationship and situation are different when it comes to resolving those differences. Most spouses would...
For divorced co-parents, a parenting agreement can be quite beneficial. A parenting agreement outlines all interactions between parents and their children, identifies the type of custody (joint or sole), visitation rights, and dispute resolution. This last item...
Prenuptial agreements may not be the most romantic of gestures, but they can save your sanity in the event you and your spouse decide to get a divorce. Many couples are deterred by the idea of planning for a breakup. For others, it offers a peace of mind knowing that...
Most Americans probably know more about criminal law, partly thanks to crime shows and detective novels, but civil law plays a significant role in how we live. For example, New Jersey is one of over a dozen states last year that changed its tort laws related to sex...
Wedding rings are a symbol of a promise couples make to one another. When you look at that ring on your partner’s hand at the beginning of your marriage, all you feel is happiness. When a marriage deteriorates, one question haunts you. What happens to the ring that...
