In New Jersey, a child cannot unilaterally determine which parent he or she will live with once the divorce is finalized. Once the child turns 18, the child then has the ultimate say on where he or she will reside. Before attaining the age of 18 a child will have at least some level of… Read More
How Does Child Custody Work in a New Jersey Divorce?
In a New Jersey divorce involving children, there are two major aspects of custody that must be resolved. The first being legal custody. In New Jersey joint legal custody is awarded by the courts the vast majority of the time. Joint legal custody means that both parents have an equal say in all major decisions… Read More
The Best Way to Handle Your Divorce
Without question a divorce is one of the most if not the most traumatic events that will occur in your adult life. A divorce involves a combination of both highly emotional and financial issues. In order to not only survive the process but to come out of it ok, requires a lot of thought and… Read More
How Fast can I get a Divorce?
The fastest way to get a divorce would be for you and your soon to be ex, to agree on a mediator. Divorce mediation is a process wherein the parties meet with an independent third party, the mediator, who assists them in preparing the terms of settlement which will govern the divorce. If the parties… Read More
How do I Choose a Good Mediator?
When contemplating a divorce a number of decisions need to be made . One of the most important decisions involves how the divorce will be processed . Do the parties wish to proceed by way of litigation which is costly, time consuming, and has solutions imposed on the them or will the parties select divorce… Read More
Don’t be Stupid When Going Through the Divorce Process
When going through a divorce it is important to remember the long-term ramifications of any decisions that you make . Oftentimes people are emotional when going through this process and they make decisions that they do not realize will affect them for many years to come . In order to avoid making mistakes that can… Read More
Don’t be Ignorant when Going Through a Divorce
When contemplating or going through the divorce process in New Jersey, you must make sure that you have the requisite understanding of all of the financial aspects of your marriage . It would make a lot of sense to conduct a financial inventory prior to scheduling your initial consult with the divorce attorney. The financial… Read More
What People do Wrong when Going Through the Divorce Process
One of the major mistakes that people make when going through the divorce process is that they let their emotions, most often their anger, cloud their judgment and decision making. One must keep in mind the effects that your actions may have on the children born of the marriage. When one spouse is hurt emotionally… Read More
How to Decide if you Should File for Divorce
The decision of whether to file for divorce is no doubt a very difficult decision. No one can decide the question for you. You must make that determination. It is a decision that should be thought through very carefully. Everyone has different reasons for contemplating a divorce filing. If you are unsure as to what… Read More
What Should I Ask a Divorce Mediator Before Hiring One?
The decision of who you should hire to help you facilitate an amicable resolution to your divorce is a very important one. When interviewing a prospective divorce mediator you want to make sure you ask the following questions: Does the mediator require an initial upfront retainer ? If so how much? What is the mediators… Read More
