Is It a Good Idea to Change My Will During a Divorce?

April 10, 2023

Divorce Can be a Stressful Time, But It Can Also Provide a Valuable Opportunity to Reassess the Specifics of Your Estate Plan. It is against public policy in the State of New Jersey to disinherit your spouse or ensure that your spouse does not inherit any portion of what you leave behind after you die. Even while your divorce is pending, it is still impossible to change your will in order to protect your estate from your soon-to-be former spouse […]

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Financial Strain and Marital Fracture: The Connection

April 5, 2023

The Current Economic and Cost of Living Situation is Impacting Couples’ Decisions, Such as Having Kids, Postponing Marriage, or Getting Divorced in New Jersey It is no surprise that Americans are paying more for just about everything. Inflation was over 9% in June of 2022; by March 2023, it had decreased somewhat.  Stagnant salaries, hiring freezes, layoffs, bankrupt businesses, and outsourcing have weakened earning potential across the board.  College graduates head out into the workforce with anywhere from $120,000 to […]

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Managing Divorce in the Presence of a Chronic Illness in New Jersey
Posted in: Divorce Family Law

The Effect of Chronic Illness on Divorce in New Jersey

March 31, 2023

Until Death Do Us Part? Some Couples Find It Hard to Cope with Their Marriage and a Chronic Illness Navigating a marriage that is falling apart and the subsequent process of divorce is difficult for any person. When there are additional factors that weigh on the marriage and the divorce, the complexity of marital union dissolution is amplified. Chronic illness experienced by one spouse is a clear example of a difficulty that can adversely impact both the marriage and the […]

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Strategies for Success in Collaborative Parenting

March 22, 2023

Many co-parents find some relief through successful collaborative parenting tools and strategies during and after divorce. Collaborative parenting is an approach where divorced parents work together as a team to make decisions, solve problems, and raise their children. It involves open communication, active listening, and shared responsibility.  It means they work together on the same team, presenting a united front in terms of setting boundaries and creating a disciplined environment. In collaborative parenting, both parents contribute equally to the parenting […]

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Possible Consequences of Leaving Unattended Children in a Vehicle in NJ

March 18, 2023

Leaving a Child Alone in the Car Can Have Catastrophic Results in Montvale, Paramus, Wyckoff, Kearny, and throughout Northern New Jersey. In a survey of 10,000 people done by the National Lifesavers Conference on Highway Safety Priorities in 2020, it was revealed that 7 in 10 parents are aware of the health risks of leaving a child alone in the car but find their children to be an exception for one reason or another.  Nearly 19% of those surveyed said […]

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