Recent Blog Posts

How Divorcing Parents Handle Summer Breaks and Holiday Vacations

When parents divorce, one of the most important and sometimes challenging aspects to resolve is how to handle custody and parenting time. In New Jersey, family courts encourage parents to create parenting plans that outline how children will spend time...

How Third Party Support Systems Can Provide Assistance During Divorce

The emotional, financial, and logistical challenges of ending a marriage can feel overwhelming, but separating couples don’t have to face these issues alone. There are a range of third-party support systems designed to assist families through the divorce process. Professionals...

Should We Wait Until the Kids Are Adults?

For many New Jersey parents, deciding to divorce is one of the most difficult decisions they’ll ever face. Because of this, some consider staying together until their kids are grown, hoping to protect them from the pain of a broken...

5 Problems with Vague Parenting Plans

When parents dissolve a marriage, a parenting plan becomes a critical part of outlining how they will continue to raise their children. While it may be tempting to keep things flexible or assume you and your ex will work it...

Digital Tools to Assist Co-Parents

Co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be challenging, even for parents with the best intentions. Miscommunication, forgotten schedules, and emotional tension can easily create conflict, which often impacts the children caught in the middle. Fortunately, today’s technology offers practical...

Student Loan Questions When Ending a Marriage

Dividing assets and debts is a major part of the divorce process. For couples dealing with student loan debt, whether recent or decades old, it’s natural to have questions. Who is responsible for paying? Does it matter if the debt...

If I Am a High Earner, Can I Still Receive Child Support?

It’s a common misconception that only the lower-earning parent can receive child support. In reality, New Jersey’s child support system is based on the best interests of the child, not solely on the income of the parents. That means even...

What Are My Rights as a Parent in a Divorce?

You may have fought to salvage your marriage for as long as possible, for the sake of your small children. However, you may finally accept that you and your spouse have irreconcilable issues and differences. Further, you may conclude that...

How Do I Qualify for a New Jersey Divorce?

You may just want to rip the bandaid off, so to speak, and legally part ways with your spouse as quickly as possible. But first, you must confirm that a New Jersey family court has jurisdiction to take on your divorce...