If you are going through or have recently gone through a divorce, chances are you have a lot on your mind. Whether it’s dividing up assets or simply adjusting to your new life, there’s a lot to think about. One important consideration that can easily be overlooked, though, is the…
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Most people have heard of the five stages of grief, first developed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in 1969. But people going through a divorce often experience their own emotional roller coaster as well. Similar to the experience of grieving, the divorce journey has its own distinctive stages, in this case six.…
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Going through a divorce is often an overwhelming and emotionally draining situation. Not only is your life completely upended, but a person who you were extremely close with is now on the other side of a, sometimes contentious, process. Luckily, there are several things you can do to ease the…
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Here’s an understatement: Going through a divorce can be not only emotionally, but financially challenging as well. During the process, your marital assets will be divided and the financial resources that supported one household will now be spread between two. Add to that legal fees and additional unexpected costs, and…
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If you’re considering divorce—or have already decided on it—it can be difficult to know exactly what to expect. While talking with friends who’ve gone through a divorce themselves and consulting with a family law attorney are great ways to prepare yourself for the upcoming process, reading up on the topic…
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When a couple is expecting a child during a time when the relationship is ending, there are many issues both emotional and financial to address: Even the child’s surname can become a sticking point. Luckily, New Jersey law sets some parameters around the issue of divorce during pregnancy. What the…
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If you are facing the New Year with the challenge of a divorce ahead of you, you’re about to begin the process of ending your marriage and creating a new life for yourself. As with any important endeavor, preparation is key. While people experience divorce differently, with issues and circumstances…
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The holidays can be a joyous time—a chance for you to get together with your loved ones and celebrate. If you’ve recently gone through a divorce, however, getting through the month of December may end up being more of a challenge than a pleasure. Your family is no longer what…
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When a celebrity couple like Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen get divorced, the details of their split become the stuff of countless gossip pieces. But while it’s fascinating to hear about how people with a high net worth split their considerable assets, their divorce stories have important lessons for the…
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Whichever holidays you celebrate, they can be stressful even without the added complication of sharing holiday parenting time with your former spouse. But there are things you can do to prevent coordinating holiday parenting time from becoming the reason your holidays are less than jolly. Be Proactive: Address potential conflict…
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Just about everyone these days uses some form of social media. Whether it’s posting photos to Instagram or sharing articles on Facebook, our online presence has become a big part of our daily lives. But if you’re going through a divorce, it’s very important that you watch what you post.…
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When parents’ divorce, the question of custody often becomes one of the trickiest aspects of the process. Although no one wants to put their kids in a difficult position, it’s easy for children to get caught between parents when it comes to a heated divorce proceeding. Nonetheless, it’s essential for…
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After filing for divorce, one of the main concerns many people have is, “who gets all the stuff?” Dividing property can be a dicey issue during divorce proceedings, especially as most couples share ownership of significant amounts of assets. Each state has different regulations when it comes to splitting assets…
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Divorce is—by its nature—a difficult process, but when you’re a business owner it can be even more complicated. If you’re a female entrepreneur, you’ve spent years building up your business, competing successfully in a male-dominated world, and you’ve taken a real sense of ownership in what you’ve created. Naturally, when…
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The idea of divorce as a nasty, bitter, drawn-out process where both parties end up hating each other is, sadly, ubiquitous. While it’s true that many divorce proceedings can be ugly, amicable divorce is not an oxymoron! Many couples choose to go through mediation, proceed with an uncontested divorce, or…
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The divorce process is difficult, even in the best of circumstances. Even if you do everything right—by hiring the best divorce lawyer available, and avoiding any missteps—the process can still be long and hard fought. However, many people make this already-difficult process even tougher than it has to be by…
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If you live in New Jersey and are considering ending your marriage, then you need to understand what constitutes “grounds for divorce”. Knowledge is power, so if you’re considering divorce, it’s vital that you know exactly how to file. The state of New Jersey has different requirements for a no-fault…
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Have you ever asked yourself, “What are signs your spouse is planning for a divorce,” or “What are the divorce warning signs?” If so, this could indicate that your marriage may be coming to an end. Here are 10 signs of divorce to take notice of if you feel your…
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Divorce is never fun. Often, the decision comes after many months or years of conflict and multiple unsuccessful attempts at reconciliation. However agonizing this process may be, it has one silver lining: it gives you time to get your ducks in a row. In the modern, increasingly digital, and increasingly…
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