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The words “prenuptial agreement” tend to stir up a lot of emotions in people who are engaged. For this reason, it’s important to approach the topic of signing a prenuptial agreement with your fiancé delicately. Here’s how: Wait For the Right Time Timing is everything when it comes to talking about prenuptial agreements. You shouldn’t…

Most people understand the importance of keeping their personal lives separate from their professional lives. But, it’s hard to follow this rule when you’re in the middle of a divorce. The stress, sadness, and anger stirred up by a divorce may eventually start to impact your performance at work. Fortunately, there are ways to keep…

New Jersey is an equitable division state, which means that each party must receive an equitable share of the marital assets during a divorce. A marital asset is defined as any asset that was acquired during the course of the marriage, regardless of who paid for it. But, what about presents that were given to…

Many couples want to avoid dragging their divorce out in court so they can move on with their lives as quickly as possible. The key to simplifying the divorce proceedings is working together to reach agreements on child support, custody, and property division outside of the courtroom. If you plan on taking this approach, it’s…

Alimony is often awarded in divorce proceedings. These payments are typically awarded to ensure lesser-earning spouses can cover their expenses and maintain their lifestyle after their marriage is over. Many people believe that men are the ones who are usually ordered to make these payments, but a new report reveals the number of women paying…

Married couples decide to call it quits for many different reasons. A lot of couples simply grow apart over time and come to the mutual decision that it’s time to file for divorce. Growing apart is a common problem among married couples, but a new study reveals that financial troubles, specifically student debt, is one…

Parents that are no longer living together will need to discuss the issue of child custody. Resolving the issue of child custody does not need to turn into a lengthy courtroom battle. In fact, parents in New Jersey are given the opportunity to come up with a parenting plan on their own before taking the…

Alimony is one of the most contentious issues that arises during divorce proceedings. If you are anticipating an alimony dispute in your divorce, it’s important to understand the different types that the court can order in New Jersey. Here’s an overview of the five types of alimony: Temporary Alimony Temporary alimony is awarded before the…

There is a lot of misinformation out there about child support and child custody. As a result, many parents aren’t sure what to believe or what to expect when dealing with child support or custody issues. Now is the time to separate fact from fiction--here is the truth behind these common misconceptions: Myth: Child support…

The Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) receives countless reports of child abuse and neglect every year. How does the DCPP decide whether or not to accept a report? Here’s an overview of the DCPP’s screening process: The Case Meets the Specific Conditions A case must meet certain conditions in order to be considered…