Anyone who has gone through a divorce knows how difficult and stressful it can be. In fact, according to the Holmes-Rahe scale, a commonly used assessment for measuring stress, divorce is the second most stressful life event for adults. Only the death of a spouse beats out the trauma of divorce. Marital separation comes in
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Can Alimony Payments Change?
The amount you are paying in alimony may not be carved in stone. Just as circumstances change for people as time goes on, so can alimony payments. Sometimes the amount of alimony payments may change; and in some cases, you may be able to stop making payments altogether. If you’re seeking to have the alimony
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Do Mothers Have More Rights Than Fathers?
If you’re in a custody dispute with your child’s mother, you may wonder, do mothers have more rights than fathers? Legally, the answer to this question is “no.” Mother’s don’t have more rights than fathers. Under New Jersey’s child custody law, both parents start out on the same footing. The idea of favoritism towards women
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What Should You Not Do in a Custody Battle?
If you and the other parent of your child are involved in a custody dispute, you’re probably considering, “What should you not do in a custody battle?” There are many things you should avoid if you want to get custody of your child. These items are mostly common sense and require that you be as
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Fathers’ Rights in Custody Battles
What Can Be Done to Protect Fathers’ Rights in Custody Battles? There are several effective steps you can take that may result in the type of custody you seek as a father. 1. Negotiate in Good Faith Most custody disputes are resolved through negotiations, sometimes with the help of mediation. Negotiation is an important role
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