By Kisha M. Hebbon | Published October 11, 2016 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Although every marriage has its own issues, researchers have pinpointed the three most commonly-cited reasons for divorce: abuse, addiction, and affairs. Although many problems can plague a marriage, these specific problems are often very difficult to move past. In New Jersey, you have the option to file for a fault divorce or a no-fault divorce. Read More
Read MoreIn every one of the fifty states, judges use a “best interest of the child” standard in deciding child custody cases. Some have criticized the standard because, to some extent, it requires judges to rely on their own subjective beliefs about what is best for the children. However, there are several factors that are universally Read More
Read MoreNo couple marries with the expectation that they will get a divorce, but in some cases, it is the best option for everyone involved. Interestingly, there are certain factors that can predict divorce—many of which are very unusual. Following are some predictors. Family Makeup and Demographics A study conducted in 2010 found that couples Read More
Read MoreMarriage used to be the foundation for starting one’s life as an independent adult. These days, some say marriage seems like a mere afterthought to young people. According to the Boston Globe, millennials are waiting longer to marry. This has many people concerned that the tradition of marriage is dying a slow death, and Read More
Read MoreEarlier this year, researchers at Stanford University published a report showing that voice agents including Siri, Cortana, Google Now, and S Voice, did not understand confessions of sexual assault, and did not know how to answer questions about sexual abuse, physical abuse, and mental health. Our Bridgewater domestic violence lawyers applaud Apple for partnering with Read More
Read MoreAfter a divorce in New Jersey, most parents have a child custody agreement in place that allows the child to spend quality time with each parent. To make this agreement work to serve their child in the best way possible, parents need to be able to communicate effectively and work together to solve problems and Read More
Read MoreMost advice for parents that are going through a divorce comes from a preventative mindset. Rather than offering parents advice on how to proactively help their children, the typical words of wisdom dictate what should not be done, such as not putting the kids in the middle of conflict. However, not all action following a Read More
Read MoreThe Baby Boomer generation, known for challenging authority and tradition, is now challenging marriage trends. Historically, the longer a marriage lasted, the more likely it was to endure. But now, according to a study by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green University in Ohio, more and more Baby Boomers are Read More
Read MoreAlthough most couples vow to stay together until “death do us part,” a significant portion of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Although certain factors such as the couple’s age and education level can play a role in whether they will divorce or not, there is no guarantee that a couple will or Read More
Read MoreShould you really stay together for the kids? The short and long term effects of divorce compared to staying together in conflict have been hotly contested over time. Previous research indicated that children of divorce are more prone to divorce themselves, but modern day data and analytical issues have brought those ideas into question. An Read More
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