Mediation is a legal alternative to traditional courtroom litigation reserved primarily for civil cases. Over the past two decades, the use of mediation is on the rise, particularly in divorce cases. Couples use mediation for their divorce because of its many...

Prenuptial agreements establish a lot of boundaries at the top of a marriage. And even though you may be blissfully swept away by your spouse-to-be, these boundaries can help ease financial anxieties and, if it comes to it, make a painful divorce process easier. These...

If you are preparing for a divorce, you are likely aware that the process is going to be stressful. However, many people do not account for the level of monetary stress that may occur during a divorce.  Particularly if you are looking at a high-asset divorce, it is...

Starting a collection is often a fun way to build expertise in a specific area. Depending on what you choose to collect, your collection may also be a wise investment. Of course, if you are anticipating a divorce, you may wonder what happens to the collectible items...

Prenuptial agreements have been around since legal marriage has been around, more or less. However, in American history, prenuptials have historically been reserved for the rich and famous or potentially those who have been married multiple times. However, in the...

You are paying alimony as part of your divorce settlement. Your job changes. You make less money. So you pay less alimony, right? Not always. In New Jersey, alimony is subject to review. But a change in your finances does not guarantee the court will lower your...

Child custody cases do not always go according to what both parents prefer. One parent may have limited visitation, no custody or may be unable to see the child as often as he or she may or wishes to. In some cases, this may occur if a parent works out of state or if...

There is a lot you will ask yourself if you ever go through a divorce. You will have questions related to child custody and how you will divide your retirement savings. However, there are some questions you may not immediately ask yourself but are nonetheless...

In many cases, divorce has the biggest impact on children. They usually do not understand the reasoning for the end of their parents' marriage. Children go through scheduling changes as they have to be a part of two households. They often miss the parent they are not...