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…
Often when you imagine someone being controlling and manipulative, you think of a person who raises their voice and makes grandiose gestures. Noise, after all, is often affiliated with abuse, as violence can be loud and overwhelming. However, not all abuse is yelling and screaming. Sometimes abuse is a quiet, almost imperceptible shift of power…
Abuse comes in many forms, ranging from physical to psychological harm that is inflicted all at once or over time. Recently, a form of manipulation has come to light that is known as “coercive control.” The impacts of this form of abuse are far-reaching, influencing the actions of the abused for days, months, or years.…
Being connected to the world gives people power and others who they can rely upon. That is something that domestic abusers do not want their victims to have, which is why they have tactics that isolate people. Breaking people down is easier when there is no one to rely upon. Understanding these isolation tactics and…
Being on the outside and looking in on a domestic abuse situation, be it physical or coercive control, can be overwhelming. You may feel that your friend is acting strange and are taking notice to their differences. It’s depressing to see a person you love fall victim to abuse, particularly one as subtle and insidious…
Technology has the potential to make the world a better, safer place. Unfortunately, for every upside to technology, there is also a downside, one that puts many people at risk of abuse. Imagine being watched around the clock in private places and when running errands. You would never feel safe. For many people suffering from…
In January 2024, New Jersey recognized coercive control as a form of domestic abuse. Coercive control is defined as a pattern of purposeful behavior that is meant to exert, control, and coercive another individual over a period of time. There are many ways a manipulator might do this to someone, but one of the most…
When you are a victim of domestic violence, the first thing you need to do is feel safe. Unfortunately, the feeling of safety comes rare these days. That is why you need resources and information to get you started. In New Jersey, there are laws and support groups, as well as local authorities and national…
The realm of domestic abuse, be it physical or emotional, is expansive and getting even broader. In January 2024, New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy added coercive control to the definition of domestic abuse, prompting citizens to question what it means and what is involved. Coercive control is a form of abuse that aims to destabilize…
In a family law dispute, it is important to ensure that the children are represented fairly and that their best interests are considered. In New Jersey, as with several other states, there is something called “Guardian Ad Litem.” This unique and powerful role aids your child. Yet, what does a Guardian Ad Litem do and…
