These days, many couples have obtained a secondary education and, as a result, have accumulated substantial debt from student loans. What these couples fail to realize is that educational debt makes marriage tougher for some, and it can lead to some surprises for those who decide to divorce. Young couples, in particular, are more likely to encounter these problems. Legal... Read More
The largest misconception most Americans have regarding divorce is it being entirely hostile and confrontational. It’s assumed that such a process involves anger and resentment between spouses when negotiating alimony, asset division and child custody. That image, however, is changing due to the fact that more and more couples wanting to end their marriage are turning to a collaborative divorce.... Read More
The deadline for filing your federal income taxes is almost upon us and many newly divorced couples with children should take into consideration income tax dependency exemption laws. Determining tax dependency was easy in the past when child custody was overwhelmingly granted to mothers while fathers received visitation rights or weekend custody. Joint custody, however, has caused some confusion as... Read More
The issue of your children’s higher education costs is just one of the many you must address during the process of negotiating a divorce settlement. One of our divorce attorneys can help you determine how to go about dealing with future financial issues. Future payments of any type can be a hassle, as one New Jersey father recently discovered. The... Read More
The term “single dad” seems to be a much more common phrase these days as more fathers are choosing to care for their children on a full-time basis. Demographics are revealing new trends in American family life as single parent households are increasingly becoming more common in today’s society, according to a Pew Research Center study. Said study found that... Read More
The recent economic downturn has had a major impact on the national divorce rate, but not in the way you might expect. Financial hardships have often been cited as one of the most common reasons that couples opt for divorce. However, a recent study released by the Population Research and Policy Review debunks that notion by showing a significant drop... Read More
Organizing your finances is a complicated task most divorcing couples often struggle with when trying to reach an amicable settlement. There are certain factors which are often overlooked and require heavy consideration, such as the cost of future living and taxation issues. Your attorney can help you through this difficult time by exploring methods which can ease your expenses and... Read More
Divorce can be a major learning and emotional experience for any child involved. As a parent, it is crucial to highlight the positive things that may result from a divorce to help the child cope with the aftereffects. The following are five lessons a child can gain from this type of situation. Learn to Forgive The old adage that goes... Read More
Couples considering an uncontested divorce should familiarize themselves with a few basic issues before following through with the process. The soon-to-be ex-spouses should have already formulated an agreement in an uncontested divorce. This means important issues such as child custody, property division or alimony payments are not being disputed. There are potential benefits in filing this type of termination with... Read More
Divorce can become a major turning point for all family members as they oftentimes prove to be extremely difficult to overcome. For many who go through a divorce, simply reaching the end of legal proceedings can bring long-awaited relief. The end of a divorce can introduce an entirely new family dynamic when a couple with children deals with post-divorce child... Read More