When you and your spouse decide that a divorce is necessary, you may wonder if it’s really worth taking your case all the way to court. The reality is that most people don’t. The majority of couples are able to settle their issues outside court and avoid the publicity...
How to prep for a divorce
Unfortunately, not all New Jersey marriages last forever. Sometimes couples decide that their lives would be better off apart from one another. If you and your spouse have come to the conclusion that it's time to end your marriage, you'll want to take a few steps...
An alternative form of divorce resolution
New Jersey residents undergoing a divorce may think that the divorce process has to be long and arduous. The reality is that the divorce process only has to be as hard as you make it. When you and your former spouse are able to amicable collaborate with one another,...
The economic perils of a gray divorce
A challenging area is that involving New Jersey divorces among people over the age of 50. Marriage dissolution among people in this age category sometimes is referred to as “gray divorce.” While ending a marriage at any time in a person’s life can cause tremendous...
Engagement rings and divorce rates
Every year, thousands of New Jersey couples decide to end their marriages. When you finally choose to divorce, it can be a time of soul-searching. You may look back on the past and wonder if there were any warning signs. It turns out that the ring on your finger may...
The secret weapon to help you protect your privacy in a divorce
Going through a divorce is an embarrassing experience. It requires that you tell everyone in your life that your most intimate relationship has fallen apart. In some cases, you may also have to endure the revelation of embarrassing personal information during court...
Do holidays really cause a spike in divorce rates?
When most couples in New Jersey think about the holidays, they imagine spending time with family and friends and enjoying certain traditions together. For some couples, though, the holidays can bring an array of stressful or negative emotions. In fact, holidays and...
Before you file: Financial tips before divorce
A divorce is emotionally and financially stressful. The funds that are usually used in one household are suddenly split between two households. However, there are some things that you can do before you file for divorce to shore up your finances and get ready for the...
What’s the difference between mediation and arbitration?
Not all divorces in New Jersey have to go to court. In fact, if mediation doesn't work out, there's another step you can take before your divorce becomes a court battle. Divorce arbitration can help you settle your divorce without spending months in court and paying...
Why should every couple sign a prenup?
Many people in New Jersey assume that a prenuptial agreement isn't for them. In society's eyes, prenups are only for rich couples, celebrities and people who expect their marriage to end in divorce. However, every couple can benefit from signing a prenup even if...
