Family Law

You and your spouse have decided the marriage will end. Even if you feel certain about your decision, it is probable that one question still keeps you awake: When do we tell the kids? Most children can sense the tension before you tell them what is going on. This is...

Divorce changes how a family looks, but it does not change a child’s need for stability and care. When young kids are involved, parents often balance emotional strain with practical decisions that shape daily life. The process rarely moves in a straight line. Families...

Gray divorce has been on the rise even while divorce rates among younger groups have declined. Older adults in their 50s and beyond are now more likely to divorce than most other age groups. However, those who have remained married for decades often have much to lose...

Married couples and parents who are in committed relationships typically share their responsibilities. They work together to raise their children. When their relationship with one another changes, their family dynamic may change as well. Parents may feel uncertain...

Even though divorce has become relatively common, a lot of misinformation about the process still circulates. People may make claims based on what they saw in movies or what they heard from people who may have divorced in another jurisdiction. Every state has...

Standard New Jersey divorce proceedings take weeks, if not months, to resolve. Spouses who can agree on certain key terms for a divorce may be able to pursue a faster uncontested divorce. Those who rely on a judge to settle disputes may have a lengthy process ahead of...

Most people have seen reports of celebrities, politicians and high-profile executives requiring their spouses to sign non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements as part of a divorce settlement. In fact, anyone can seek one if they have a valid concern about the...

Going through a divorce when you have young children isn’t easy. But, when parents are committed to co-parenting, children often reap considerable benefits. It’s important to note that a co-parenting arrangement requires consistent work by both adults and it’s...

Unless you have constructed a prenuptial agreement or trust, property acquired during a marriage is part of the marital estate. The mortgage on your New Jersey home is part of the property you must consider dividing. What happens after a divorce when you have a...

New Jersey is an equitable division state, which means that assets in the marital estate will be divided equally in a divorce. Executive compensation will typically be considered part of the marital estate, and this is often true even if the compensation won't...