Divorce brings several financial challenges, and one area of concern for many couples is how to handle credit card accounts. When two people share one credit card account, there are two distinct types of account holders: joint credit card holders and authorized users. Each has its implications, especially when navigating divorce proceedings.
April Fools' Day is a time typically associated with harmless pranks and light-hearted jokes. Still, it's essential to recognize that some topics are no laughing matter. Divorce, a deeply personal and often painful experience, is one such topic that deserves sensitivity and understanding, even amidst the jovial spirit of April Fools' Day.
Easter is a time of renewal, rebirth, and hope. It's when we celebrate new beginnings and the promise of brighter days. But for those going through a divorce, Easter can also be a challenging reminder of the loss and upheaval in their lives.
Equitable distribution is a crucial pillar in family law, ensuring fairness and justice in dividing assets and liabilities during a divorce. Among the states in the United States, New Jersey upholds a distinct approach to equitable distribution, emphasizing fairness and balance in the allocation of marital property.
In recent years, a significant trend has emerged in the realm of divorce: the rise of "gray divorce." This term refers to the increasing number of divorces among older adults, typically those aged 50 and above. While divorce has long been associated with younger couples, the phenomenon of gray divorce presents its own set of unique challenges and considerations.
As the seasons change and spring approaches, families across New Jersey are preparing for the eagerly anticipated spring break. For divorced or separated parents, however, this time of year can bring unique challenges when it comes to navigating custody arrangements and parenting time. This blog post will explore helpful tips and guidelines for managing custody and parenting time during spring break in the Garden State.
Divorce is undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences a person can face. As you navigate the complexities of dissolving your marriage, one crucial decision you'll need to make is whether to use your divorce attorney as a litigator or a mediator.
Garfield the cat is not the only one who is in a bad mood on Mondays. Plenty of reasonable, happily-married people let the stress of Monday morning get to them. A woman whose husband spent all day Sunday lounging in the backyard while she did household chores and helped the kids with their homewo...
Unless you are a very young child or an unflappable optimist, the holidays are most likely as much a source of stress as of cheer. All the problems in your life seem to be amplified, and the pressure is even greater to plaster on a smile and pretend that everything is fine. One of the hardest hol...
New Jersey is an “equitable distribution” state, which means that when a couple divorces, the court divides their assets and debts in a way that it deems fair. On the surface, that rule sounds like it is leaving the door open for plenty of arbitrary judgments, and therefore also plenty of ex-spou...
“Default” is a scary word in the context of debt, but in family law, the fact that it is possible to get a default divorce comes as a relief to many people who are ready to move on after bad marriages. In its broadest definition, a default divorce is one where the court declares a marriage dissol...
To your parents' generation, asking a soon-to-be-married person whether they will get a prenuptial agreement always came out sounding like asking them if they expected their marriage to fail.Conventional wisdom has it that the younger generation is much less sentimental than their parents about b...
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