If you have kids and are separated or divorced, this post is for you – especially if you want to stay out of court. The big takeaway is this – be able to master the Herculean task of negotiating and…
Divorce is hard. And it can be very hard on kids. But not for the reasons you might think. The hardest thing about my parents’ divorce when I was 13 was not the divorce itself. It was the ongoing fighting and…
No doubt about it – divorce is difficult as it is. And during the holidays, it can be downright brutal. Especially when you have kids who need you. If you’re divorced, it’s likely you already have a custody and parenting…
If you have kids and are separated from your spouse or considering divorce, this post is for you. Generally, before resolving the finances of your divorce, such as alimony or division of marital assets, custody and parenting time arrangements will need to…
You’ve decided to get a divorce. You’re starting to think about moving on. You might start noticing other people and begin to think about dating. Before taking that step, however, you need to know the potential consequences on the divorce.…
As a separated or divorcing parent, you might be curious about your chances for “equal” or “50/50” child custody in your New Jersey divorce. First, it’s important to recognize the huge benefit for parents and kids when divorcing parents reach…
The decision to divorce is often made with much frustration, anger, and disappointment. That’s why it’s important to take a moment to step back from the painful emotions associated with divorce and look at things objectively from a calmer perspective. Asking yourself…
In every divorce, parents often experience a wide range of emotions. It’s undeniably a tumultuous time. And your children will likely experience their own emotional turmoil separate from yours. As a practicing family lawyer for over 20 years, I’ve also…
Separated or divorcing parents generally have two options when it comes to child custody and parenting time for their children: (1) to agree in writing on terms that include where the children will primarily reside, parenting time schedule, and how major decisions…
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, it’s common to experience a range of emotions and uncertainty. And when you have children, it’s also common they will experience their own emotional whirlwinds. As parents, we tend to worry about…
