Mediation is a good way to keep your divorce out of the courtroom and to minimize how much of it is made public. For that reason, it’s one of the better ways to handle a high-asset divorce. For some couples with a large amount of assets to be divided, the last thing...
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Determining the start of a marriage isn’t always easy for same-sex couples
When a couple gets divorced, perhaps the most important two dates in the entire process are the date on which they got married and the date on which they filed for divorce. Assets acquired between these two dates are typically considered marital assets that have to be...
Don’t become the victim of your spouse’s dirty tricks during your divorce
If you’re contemplating divorce, you hope that your spouse will play fair during the process. However, even otherwise reasonable people can engage in dirty tricks during their divorce. Some do it out of hurt, anger or spite. Others do it because they hear stories from...
Common reasons to ask for a child support modification
When the courts finalize your divorce and issue a child support order, it seems like a permanent decision. However, child support is an aspect of divorce that the courts can always review and modify later. Whether you are the parent receiving child support or the...
How to prepare for divorce mediation
With so many benefits of divorce mediation, such as the opportunity to save time and money, it’s natural for you to want to go down this path. Even if you don’t think divorce mediation will work, you may be surprised to find that it’s the best way to retain control as...
Want a positive outcome in your new New Jersey divorce? Step away from social media
You’re going through a divorce, and there are disputes about the custody of the children, child support and alimony. What’s the number-one thing you can do to help yourself right now? Go offline. Social media is a huge part of modern life in America today, but it can...
How many same-sex couples have children?
Many same-sex couples choose to get married and start families, though the process is clearly different for them than for opposite-sex couples. Many use adoption to bring children into their lives, while others use tactics like in vitro fertilization to have...
How do you know if divorce mediation is right for you?
There are many times when people go through a divorce and generally know what they want. They may know how they want to split up their assets. They might have agreed on where the family pet would go. However, if there is one issue, like child custody, that can’t be...
Is your ex entitled to your earnings, even though they didn’t work?
Your spouse has never worked. When you met, you had just started your business and your spouse was still in college. You got married as soon as they graduated, and it wasn't long before you started a family. Your spouse stayed home with the kids and has never worked...
Take care to avoid financial mistakes in your high-asset divorce
If you are part of a high-net-worth couple, it can be easy to feel that a few dollars here and there does not matter when it comes to your divorce. It could be a big mistake. You cannot guarantee that you will always have ample income. Many successful business people...