Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.
Divorce can feel like a scorched-earth battleground, but there may be a way to head off all-out war and end your marriage under more peaceful terms. Mediation, with experienced guidance, could keep you out of the courtroom while facilitating a better post-divorce...
Once the emotional intensity of divorce begins fading, it is not uncommon for one parent (or both) to notice shortcomings in their child custody order. You may feel comfortable with your arrangements, but what about your co-parent? They have a right to fair child...
Some people with young children decide to stay in unhappy marriages out of concern for those children. Others may eventually obtain the motivation they need to file for divorce because of their children. They don't want to continue exposing them to constant fights or...
It can be difficult to figure out child custody during the Christmas holidays. Parents who share custody need to find a way to make the holidays fit with their parenting plan. There are many different potential complications. These include the fact that children no...
Parenting is a very expensive undertaking. Adults have to provide for all of a child's basic needs until they are old enough to live independently. In some cases, families may continue making substantial financial contributions to a young adult's life for many years...
Parents who are divorcing have a few options when it comes to parenting styles. Most commonly, divorced parents can have a co-parenting relationship with their children. This is often the most preferred choice for parents thinking about the well-being of their...
Divorce is an emotionally charged situation, so it's crucial to approach the process with practicality. You must take steps to ensure you're well-prepared for the coming changes. Preparation can be your best defense against unnecessary stress and hardships. Whether...
Deciding to end a marriage is never an easy or pleasant decision. However, it doesn't have to be as stressful and lengthy a process as some people fear. Divorce mediation is an option that provides a less confrontational and more collaborative divorce. Guidelines for...
Divorcing someone who is fit and healthy is difficult, to say the least, but when they suffer from a substance abuse problem, it is even harder. Sadly, alcoholism can wreck a marriage and complicate the divorce process if it comes to that. If you are serious about...
Divorcing couples in New Jersey have to handle many challenging discussions. After sharing a household and combining their finances for years, they will have to decide who keeps what assets and how they will share their mutual financial obligations. Each spouse...