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11/17/15

5 Ways to Prevent a Divorce From Breaking Your Bank Account

Divorce is rarely if ever considered a pleasant experience, even when both spouses want to separate and are willing to part on good terms. But if a divorce is inevitable, then it’s important to first seek out the advice of a competent divorce attorney, preferably one who is settlement-oriented, to learn how you can best minimize your legal fees while preparing financially for your post-divorce...

10/31/15

Why Not All Divorces Are Created Equal

When seeking a divorce, it’s important to be aware of the different processes that are available. What’s the Difference? When emotions are running high, it might seem like traditional divorce litigation is the only available option. It may not be the best route in every circumstance, however. The Decision is Out of Your Hands Traditional litigated divorce is an option that can often lead to...

10/30/15

4 Important Considerations Before You Divorce

For many couples, divorce is something that has been coming for a long time and each side has been preparing for it. For others, the idea of divorce is a surprise and seems as if it came out of nowhere. Regardless of how divorce came about, it is generally beneficial to prepare as much as possible for the post-divorce circumstances. Here are four factors to consider...

10/21/15

What Exactly Does Child Support Cover?

Child support is generally calculated according to the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines (“The Guidelines”) using software that takes into consideration both parents’ combined income. Where the parents’ combined net income, however, exceeds that which is subsumed within the Guidelines, additional child support may be appropriate by examining certain statutory factors. But what expenses are actually covered by child support? This is important to know...

10/15/15

How To Instantly Improve Your Divorce Process

When some people think about divorce, they conjure up thoughts of a lengthy, hurtful, difficult process—one where both parties are extremely emotional and desperate to start getting on with their lives. These visions make the thought of divorcing difficult to process and even harder to imagine going through. Fortunately, divorce doesn’t need to be this way. One alternative is collaborative divorce, which offers the support...

10/9/15

How To Divorce Amicably

“Amicable divorce” appears to be a contradiction of terms. Some people’s ideas of divorce may automatically include arguments, blame, deceit, and a highly agitated state of discord. For these types of couples, the two words “amicable” and “divorce” could most likely never appear in the same sentence. But this isn’t always the case. Many times, couples come to the difficult decision of divorce in a...

9/24/15

Why Looking For Cheap Divorce Lawyers Is Pointless

If you are considering seeking a divorce, or if you received a divorce complaint or correspondence from your spouse or an attorney on his or her behalf, you might struggle with the decision about whether to retain an experienced attorney or an attorney that offers discounted fees for streamlined services. Hiring an experienced, competent, and knowledgeable lawyer may cost more on an hourly basis, but...

9/22/15

5 Signs You’re Ready For Divorce Mediation

Divorce is difficult. There are a lot of emotions, a lot of pain, and a lot of grief. Children can get caught up in this tumultuous period as their parents battle it out to determine custody, property division, child support, and other aspects of the dissolving marriage. It doesn’t have to be this way though. Divorce mediation is an alternative that allows both spouses to...

9/16/15

How You Can Avoid Common Divorce Pitfalls

Getting a divorce is a complicated and often difficult process. You might feel overwhelmed with emotions as you figure out what to do next. You also might feel as if your world might is crashing down all around you. This a critical time for you. The outcome of your divorce has an impact on your emotional and financial well-being in both the short-term and the...

9/14/15

How To Prepare Yourself For The Divorce Process

Divorce is a complicated journey that will have an effect on all aspects of your life. From your finances to your emotions and everything in between, it helps to be prepared. With collaborative divorce, spouses work together as a team to divide their assets and come to a resolution that both sides can agree upon. While this process is much more favorable for most divorcing...