The structure of the traditional American family has changed drastically during the past few decades. While it used to be taboo to have children out of wedlock, it is now a family structure that many people willingly choose. Advances in healthcare and reproductive technology have also helped to change how we define “family.” Tri-parenting is…
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Bird's Nest Custody
Parents work diligently together to nurture, support, and raise their children. During a divorce or separation, parents will have to work together to figure out the “new normal” of providing that support and love to their children in a different dynamic. In the vast majority of cases, parents are able to sit down and agree…
Read More »Remarriage After Divorce
Divorce is challenging time that signals an end to a chapter in both spouses’ lives. After divorce, both parties must learn how to handle his or her household, budget as a single adult, and in some cases, co-parent with the former spouse. Many people will move on and start new relationships after the divorce is…
Read More »Divorcing a Narcissist
Even when you and your spouse can amicably settle all issues in divorce, the process is never easy. An uncontested divorce with all of the issues settled is the best possible scenario, but can only happen when you and your spouse work together. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Especially when one spouse is particularly…
Read More »The Role of Domestic Violence In Divorce
There are a multitude of reasons why people decide to divorce. Adultery, financial infidelity, or just growing apart over the years are just a few of these reasons. Unfortunately, one common reason is domestic violence. Millions of Americans are victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence includes not only physical abuse, but also emotional abuse, financial…
Read More »Do I Need a Protective Order
Millions of Americans suffer from domestic violence. Many people think of domestic violence in terms of physical abuse, but domestic violence can also include emotional abuse, harassment, and financial abuse. If you are suffering in a violent relationship, you may be wondering whether you need a protective order. In 1991, New Jersey Passed the Prevention…
Read More »Deferred Compensation Distribution and Divorce
People work hard their entire lives to build wealth and assets. This will provide stability not only when they are of working age, but also after they retire. Assets saved for retirement can be a substantial asset to be considered and divided during a divorce. Regardless of which spouse’s name is associated with the actual…
Read More »Separate or Marital Property - Why Does It Matter?
During a marriage, spouses work for years or even decades to build stability and plan for their future. Typically this life-building includes amassing assets. These assets could take many forms ranging from real estate to art collections to retirement accounts. Moreover, it is very possible that the parties came into the marriage already having some…
Read More »Commingling
When the spouses decide to divorce, there will be many issues the parties need to address. The spouses will have to think about child custody, who will take which vehicle, and whether either of them can afford to keep the marital residence, just to name a few. One of the central issues in many divorce…
Read More »Standing to Establish Paternity
Over the past few decades, the structure of the “typical” American family has changed dramatically. Whereas having children out of wedlock used to be totally taboo, many couples now choose to have children without ever getting married. Regardless of whether the parents are married or unmarried, relationships will sometimes disintegrate and the parties will separate. …
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