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2/20/25

Understanding New Jersey's Child Support Guidelines: What Every Parent Should Know

Navigating child support can be one of the most challenging aspects of a divorce or separation, particularly for parents who are already adjusting to new family dynamics. In New Jersey, child support is guided by specific laws designed to ensure the well-being of the children involved. Understanding these guidelines is crucial for both custodial and non-custodial parents. This guide will break down the essential components...

1/22/25

Your Complete Checklist for Preparing Financially for Divorce in New Jersey

Divorce From gathering essential documents to navigating legal complexities, this guide will walk you through everything you need to do to safeguard your financial well-being throughout the divorce process. 1. Organize Your Financial Documents Before initiating a divorce, gather and organize all relevant financial documents. This step ensures that you have a clear understanding of your financial situation and prepares you for discussions about...

12/24/24

Navigating Divorce in New Jersey: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Rights and Assets

Divorce can be one of the most emotionally and financially challenging experiences of a person’s life. In New Jersey, understanding the legal process and taking proactive steps to protect your rights and assets can make a significant difference. This guide offers an overview of key aspects to consider during a divorce and how Understanding the Divorce Process in New Jersey New Jersey offers two...

9/20/24

The Truth About Divorce: What Lawyers Typically Don’t Tell You

Divorce is chock full of misinformation. People come into my office with all sorts of beliefs and expectations about a divorce. Many search online. Or talk to friends, relatives, acquaintances who went through a divorce or knows someone who did. The truth is that nothing you hear will apply to your own divorce. Each divorce is as unique as each individual person. Someone else’s divorce...

8/31/24

Parenting Can Be Hard but This Can Help

As kids head off to school this time of year, I am reminded of a saying I came across many years ago. It said parents should give their children both “roots and wings.” This really helped me navigate the challenging yet so rewarding twists and turns of raising kids. Not that I’ve been a perfect parent by any means. But this “roots and wings” idea...

8/26/24

Let Go to Open Up a World of Possibilities

Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change. -Wayne Dyer When we insist on things going a certain way or a person acting how we want them to, we disempower ourselves. Maybe you didn’t get that job or promotion. Or a family member is acting like a jerk. It’s easy to default to blaming or feeling stuck. While you can’t...

8/2/24

Top Three Things You’re Doing that Cost Time and Money in Your Divorce

If you’re thinking about divorce, you might be concerned about things getting nasty while paying piles of money to lawyers. Many people don’t do these 3 things and the divorce often ends up costing much more than it needs to. Here are 3 things you can do right now to keep things amicable and save you time, money, and aggravation in your divorce: 1. Start the...

7/18/24

15 Actionable Steps from the Experts to Deepen Essential Social Connections

I can’t help but look around and see groups of people walking together while staring at their cell phones. What is going on? Am I the only one who is concerned about this? And I get it. We can share entertaining memes or videos. Sure. There’s that, of course. And don’t get me wrong – I too succumb to the pull of the iPhone more...

7/9/24

Four Powerful Ways to Amicably Settle Your New Jersey Post Divorce Case Without Going to Court

Even if you’re already divorced, things often change. Perhaps your child is now headed to college and your ex refuses to help contribute to the college costs. Or maybe you’ve been paying alimony and you find out your ex has been essentially living with her new boyfriend for over a year. Sure you can file legal papers with the Court and wait for a judge...

6/24/24

Building Emotional Resilience for Tough Times: A Powerful Lesson from The Wizard of Oz

Generally speaking, emotional resilience is when we are able to effectively cope with stressful or unexpected situations and crises. When we build emotional resilience, we can access our innate inner strength that helps us rebound from a difficult setback or challenge. Whether in the face of divorce, job loss, illness, or other stressful event, it can be difficult to remain emotionally resilient. You might default to...