Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process. Much like arbitration, mediation serves as an alternative to litigation during divorce and other protracted disagreements. The mediation process may allow people to settle disagreements amicably and privately....
A lack of work-life balance can make a divorce more likely. For instance, one study looked at individuals who qualified as “workaholics.” It found that the odds of divorce were far higher in these relationships. If just one spouse worked too much, it was more likely...
To secure a New Jersey restraining order or have the state prosecute a domestic abuser, evidence is necessary. If police officers don’t arrest an abuser because someone calls them about an altercation, the victim may need to prove that abuse occurred to protect...
Shared custody during the school year is often relatively straightforward. The school day can serve as a buffer, limiting the need for child care and possibly even interactions between parents. While school can create its own set of complications in the form of...
Divorce can happen at any age, but one trend that researchers have noticed is that it sometimes happens to those who become empty nesters. This means their children have grown up and moved out of the house. There are many reasons why becoming empty nesters could be...
The amount of child support one parent pays to the other depends on the division of overnight parenting time, the reported income of both parents and other factors, such as any unusual or exceptional expenses related to a child's needs. In some cases, the courts can...
Parents usually discuss major parenting matters with one another for as long as they maintain their relationship. After they divorce or begin living separately, they may limit their communication, even if they’re co-parenting their children. There may be disagreements...
When parents decide to divorce, one of the biggest concerns is how it will affect the children. Even though the marriage is over, both parties want what’s best for the kids. Whenever possible, the courts encourage parents to work together to draft a parenting plan....
People who are going through a divorce have to think about how they will untangle their lives. Part of this has to do with dividing the marital estate. While many people think that this has to do with the assets, but it’s also necessary to split up the debts that were...
People fleeing abusive relationships may stay in domestic violence shelters. They may rent a room in a different neighborhood where they can avoid their spouse throughout the divorce. They may live temporarily with friends or family. Domestic violence tends to...