Divorce can bring out the darkness in people, especially when the relationship between both people has crumbled. Some spouses may resent their partner for the divorce and do hurtful things that negatively both parties. In some cases, a spouse may resort to sabotaging marital finances out of spite, anger, or a desire to gain the…
When your spouse has been incarcerated due to a criminal conviction, such as a violent crime, you may be blindsided and overwhelmed. Moreover, you may realize that such a person is not you who originally married, and you may be considering a divorce. That leaves you to wonder if you can get divorced from someone…
Divorce is hard enough with juggling the needs of your children. When you have a special needs child (or children), the challenges increase exponentially. Not only do you have to worry about their immediate health and wellness, you also have to plan for their future. If you are considering divorce or separation and have a…
Divorce is a process, one riddled with emotions that might range from terror to relief and everything in between. Then comes the challenges and the frustration, particularly when your spouse does not want to cooperate. If you are facing a situation where your spouse refuses to participate in the divorce, you need to know what…
Your relationship should be something built on long-term trust and commitment, as well as open communication. Unfortunately, some people wind up married to someone who didn’t show their true face until afterwards. Rather than a loving spouse, you are with someone who is manipulative and uses financial abuse to limit your freedom. Financial abuse is…
Your business means a lot to you, and if you started it with family, there is a good chance you want to keep it in the family for good. So what happens when you are getting divorced from your spouse and possible business partner? Who gets the business? Whether your business was established before or…
Cryptocurrency is everywhere these days. Not only that, but the volatile nature of cryptocurrency, and the rise and fall of different types, can make it a difficult topic to discuss when you are getting divorced. As more couples invest in digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others, the question of how to divide these assets…
When you have a blended family and are seeking divorce, you may find yourself faced with custody and visitation challenges. New Jersey courts work hard to ensure that families going through divorce see a fair result and that the children are taken care of. However, blended families do present unique circumstances. Understanding your rights and…
In January 2024, New Jersey expanded its definition of domestic violence to include coercive control, offering greater protections for victims of non-physical forms of abuse. This means that victims of psychological, emotional, financial, and other types of abuse can now receive the same protections and remedies as someone who has been physically harmed. If you…
Domestic violence is not always screaming, yelling, and physical strikes that leave the victim battered. Sometimes it is a subtle control and isolation that leaves victims separated from everything they once loved and wanted from themselves. Once, this kind of psychological and emotional abuse was not recognized by the state of New Jersey as domestic…