Divorce is a challenging and emotional time, especially when there has been evidence of abuse or trust between spouses has been broken. In some cases, you may be tempted to record conversations with your ex-spouse to be used as evidence in court. While recording conversations might seem like a useful tool, there are legal implications…
Abuse can take many forms, and for many victims, the control does not end when the relationship is over. In fact, some abusers weaponize the family court system to maintain control and inflict emotional and financial distress on their former partners. This behavior, known as litigation abuse, is a tactic used by abusers to manipulate…
Cryptocurrency has become mainstream, and names like Bitcoin, Altcoins, and Ethereum are well known in certain markets. Being that cryptocurrency is a digital asset, you may wonder how it adds up in a child support case. Can you or your ex-spouse use cryptocurrency for support payments? Does it count as income? Today, we are going…
Gray divorce is becoming more and more common in New Jersey. This means that couples over 50 often have to make a complicated choice about what to do with their family home. After years of paying for a mortgage or sharing ownership with your spouse, the family home is not only a valuable asset but…
Student loan debt is one of those things that can haunt an individual and their families for years. Debt can make certain matters, like divorce, even more complicated, as those debts may be divided between two people. With the rising cost of higher education, many individuals enter marriage with significant student loan debt, or they…
When you are going through a divorce, you may be offered mediation. Mediation is valuable, as it can help you traverse disputes and possibly reach a settlement without ever needing to appear in court. In New Jersey, there are two kinds of mediation: private mediation and court-ordered mediation. Let’s learn more about mediation and these…
Interfaith marriages have become more and more common, leading to more discussions during divorce about custody and religion. Faith-based conflicts make the process more difficult, particularly when young children are involved. Parents in New Jersey who are separating may disagree on religious upbringing, attendance at worship services, or other faith-related decisions for their children. After…
Divorce is challenging. It gets even more stressful when one spouse’s immigration status is dependent on the other. Furthermore, what happens if you enter into a marriage out of love but then, despite your best efforts, your spouse (or you) is facing deportation and other legal consequences? Handling divorce with a non-citizen spouse is, without…
Divorce is a challenging process on its own, but when one spouse has a criminal record, it can further complicate matters. In New Jersey, family courts take various factors into account during a divorce, and a criminal history can affect key aspects such as child custody, alimony, and property division. If you or your spouse…
Sometimes marriages take a downturn within days or months of receving the certificate. Rather than try to stick it out and make the marriage work, you and your spouse decide to move forward with the divorce. However, what does this mean for your divorce process? Do the same laws that apply to a long-term marriage…