Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.
Domestic violence is one of the most common reasons that people divorce. Those experiencing physical violence, emotional abuse and even financial abuse may choose to leave a situation that is unsafe. Unfortunately, the act of leaving is dangerous in its own right....
Children who are living through their parents' divorce can experience a lot of challenges. They have to learn how to live with one parent out of the home, but the change goes far beyond that. The child also has to learn how to live between two homes. As a parent,...
Divorce mediation is often viewed as a better alternative than traditional divorce court proceedings, and in many ways it is. Divorcing spouses sit down with a neutral third party to work out issues like child custody, support and property division instead of going at...
Divorce is a complicated legal process. It begins with one spouse petitioning the courts to terminate the marital relationship. The spouses can either work cooperatively or litigate. The spouse who decides to initiate the divorce process has to file paperwork with the...
Many people feel anxious about protecting themselves as they prepare to leave an abusive marriage, as abuse often escalates during the dissolution of a relationship. People may also worry about leaving their children alone with someone who has demonstrated abusive...
Parents who aren’t in a relationship any longer have to figure out how they can set up the parenting plan so it’s in the child’s best interests. There are various terms that can be included in this plan. One term to consider adding, particularly if your children are...
Anyone who is about to divorce has a lot of decisions ahead of them. Those who are parents of minor children have even more to make. One of those that is simpler than it may seem is whether to tell your child’s school you are divorcing. You could construe a whole set...
When parents divorce in New Jersey, they generally have to split up their parental rights and responsibilities. Each parent gets a certain amount of time with the children and a share of decision-making power. They may also have to arrange solutions for the financial...
It’s not unusual in divorces for one spouse to have a much higher income than the other. One spouse might not even be working outside their home if they’re caring for children or maybe an elderly or ill loved one. For that lesser-earning spouse, divorce could mean a...
Co-parenting after separation or divorce can be a challenge, especially when each parent brings a different approach to raising children. One might be more strict and structured, while the other leans toward being more relaxed and nurturing. These differences aren’t...