Alimony or spousal support helps people live independently after divorce. Provided that there is a discrepancy in financial circumstances, the courts may order one spouse to provide regular monthly payments to the other for a set amount of time. Spousal support or...
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Can you change your child’s name in New Jersey?
If you are questioning whether you can change your child’s name in New Jersey, know that you can. However, it’s not automatic. You’ll need to follow a legal process, and the court has to approve the request. The priority is understanding that New Jersey courts focus...
Can one parent move with the kids in a shared custody scenario?
Family circumstances change when parents divorce or legally separate. It can take months to adjust to shared custody, and the arrangements for the family may shift abruptly based on the decisions made by one parent. People rebuilding their lives after divorce may look...
What are your options for the marital home in divorce?
Many decisions have to be made when you’re going through a divorce. One of these is what’s going to happen with the marital home. This is often one of the most challenging decisions that come up. The marital home usually comes with emotional attachments, as well as a...
Is a 401(k) the separate property of one spouse in a divorce?
It takes years to establish an adequate nest egg for retirement. People frequently make 401(k) contributions regularly throughout their working lives to save adequate amounts. Their contributions to the account may be the main source of their personal reserves for...
Critical considerations for military personnel facing a divorce
Ending a marriage is rarely simple, but for military families, the process may be particularly complex. Between deployments, benefits and unique residency rules, a military divorce is usually anything but straightforward. Whether on active duty or recently separated...
Social media during divorce can present complications
People use social media on a daily basis, but there are times when staying on these platforms isn’t a good idea. One of those is when you’re going through a divorce. Some people choose to stay off social media completely until their marriage is legally dissolved, but...
Including the country club membership in your divorce
When high-asset couples divorce, splitting the marital property can be a complex undertaking. Before either party can take possession of their share of the assets, the marital property must be properly valuated. One marital asset that may present problems is the...
Why it can still be harder for men to get alimony than for women
The laws around alimony (at least those that have been updated in recent decades) typically don’t mention gender or even gendered words like husband and wife. Gender shouldn’t be a factor in whether a spouse is entitled to receive support – and if so, how much – when...
Can unmarried fathers get full custody of their children?
Unmarried fathers often face questions about their rights when it comes to child custody. Many assume that full custody always goes to the mother, especially when the parents were never married. While this may be a common belief, it does not reflect how courts...

