Category: Divorce

Category: Divorce

9 Tips for Preparing for a Divorce in New Jersey

Have you come to the realization that divorce is the way forward in your life? If so, now is the time to prepare. Although your life may be a little chaotic, your future self will thank you for the preparations you do now before starting divorce proceedings. But what kind of planning goes into a New Jersey divorce in 2024? The team at [MFR] Men's & Fathers' Rights Divorce Lawyers is deeply committed to finding solutions to the many family law problem[ ... ]

OVERCOMING UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS FROM YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE

Expectations are what we want, hope for, or assume we will get from someone else, and they are not always based in reality. When a spouse has unrealistic expectations of the other spouse, it can lead to serious problems in marriage and potentially to divorce. In fact, a large number of divorces are due to spouses having unreasonable or impossible expectations of each other. Does your spouse have unrealistic expectations of you? If so, how can you overcome t[ ... ]

WHAT NOT TO SAY TO YOUR SPOUSE WHEN DISCUSSING A DIVORCE

Divorce is a sensitive and sometimes very contentious topic between spouses, and talking about it is not easy. Say the wrong thing when discussing a divorce and it can be damaging to your interests during the process. Whether you are considering filing or you are in the midst of divorce proceedings, you should understand what not to say to your spouse when discussing divorce. Try to keep in mind during any discussion that what you say could be used against you in neg[ ... ]

ATTORNEY TIPS FOR DIVORCING A NARCISSIST

Divorce is one of life’s most stressful events even in the best of circumstances. For a person divorcing a narcissist, it is exponentially more fraught and turbulent. Narcissists often will do everything they can to make their spouse’s life as difficult as possible during divorce. They have little or no empathy for other people, a grandiose sense of their own importance, and thrive[ ... ]

WHAT DOES AMICABLE DIVORCE REALLY MEAN?

What does amicable divorce really mean? First, let’s start with what it does not mean. It does not mean you have to be best friends with your spouse while going through the divorce process or give in to them on issues that are most important to you, simply to be cooperative. It does mean that you have to be respectful of each other and be willing to compromise, because you most likely will not get everything you want exactly as you want it when it comes to[ ... ]

NEW JERSEY DIVORCE ATTORNEY DISCUSSES MEDIATION VS. ARBITRATION

People who are divorcing often wonder what the difference is between mediation and arbitration, and which might be right for them. There are both differences and similarities between the two. For example, in[ ... ]

HOW INSURANCE WORKS AFTER DIVORCE

Insurance protects you and your spouse financially in various aspects of your life. As a married couple, you and your spouse may have been on a health insurance policy together through one of your employers. You most likely named each other as beneficiaries on your life insurance policies too. If you own a home together, you probably have property insurance to cover potential damage to your home and personal belongings. And, you may have paid less in car insurance wi[ ... ]

HOW TO BEGIN DIVORCE IN NEW JERSEY

Many people think that filling out and filing the complaint with the court is the first step to beginning divorce in New Jersey. This is not necessarily true. When you file, you start the formal process of ending your marriage. But before you get to that point, you can start to plan, get educated, and discuss how your divorce proceeds, the issues involved, and your ideal wishes for resolution. By knowing what you want to get in your divorce and being as prepared as y[ ... ]

7 REASONS FOR WHY YOU NEED A WILL BEFORE DIVORCE

Everyone who is divorcing should have a last will and testament as part of their estate plan. It is especially important in a high-net-worth divorce. Without a will, you take a risk that your significant assets will unintentionally go to your soon-to-be ex-spouse rather than to the beneficiaries you want to have them. By not having a will, you can also negatively impact your childre[ ... ]

THE IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON ESTATE PLANNING

Just as it has on other areas of your life, divorce will have a significant impact on your estate plans. Wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, powers of attorney, and advance directives are all affected in divorce. Estate plans should be carefully reviewed as changes to all of these will probably be required to protect your interests and those of your loved ones and reflect life going forward without your spouse. Every divorce situation and estate situat[ ... ]

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