Not all soon-to-be ex-couples want to endure an often expensive and demanding litigation process. Some choose to exhaust all amicable options before bringing their case before a judge. However, mediation may still fail to resolve high-conflict issues sometimes. In...
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What happens if my ex violates a restraining order in New Jersey?
Even after the issuance of a restraining order, domestic violence victims fear running across their abusers, thinking that the latter would retaliate because of the request for a protective order. Sadly, some restrained persons violate the court issuance against them...
Can I offset my pension against other assets during the divorce?
Negotiating a division of property with an ex-partner can be tricky. While you have to maintain an amicable attitude and show willingness to compromise, you must also develop strategies that would provide you with the most favorable outcome. For instance, if you are...
Is my military divorce affected by where I am stationed?
You have given your life to military service, including your marriage. As a result, if you divorce while in military service, it will be governed by military family law. However, if you are considering divorce, you likely want to know whether your station’s location...
Is New Jersey a 50/50 custody state?
One of the most challenging things about separating from a partner or divorcing your spouse is fighting for custody of the child you had together. As a parent, you would want your child with you always. However, New Jersey considers the rights of both parents in any...
Can a domestic abuser get custody or visitation rights?
Child custody cases vary, and courts review several factors, including any history of domestic violence, to decide custody and visitation arrangements for each case. Understandably, most domestic violence victims deal with anxiety and worry that their abuser might get...
The impact of domestic violence on your military career
As representatives of the country and military, servicemembers are pressured to act and behave a certain way. But military service can be highly stressful and demanding, and many develop trauma. As a result, some face difficulties readjusting to civilian life and...
Can we resolve the divorce privately?
Many spouses go through divorces the traditional way, through litigation. Understandably, some spouses want to settle the divorce quickly and quietly. Aside from privacy, they can save more time and money than if they went through litigation. The three C’s Parties who...
How does child support work in a military divorce?
A military divorce, where one or both spouses serve in the military, consists of nuanced issues that can test the limits of even the most amicable couples. Aside from apparent disparities in timely paperwork and court appearances due to the military spouse’s frequent...
How can you remedy parenting time issues?
A parent will move mountains for their child. No divorce could block a parent’s love from freely flowing to their child’s warm embrace. But with the emotional intensity of divorce, both spouses must be willing participants in constructing a plan that enables both...