Everyone remembers that famous saying about not being able to define pornography, but knowing it when you see it. The moral of that saying is that pornography, like cheating can be wholly subjective. And when it comes to “sexting,” what one spouse believes to be nothing more flirtatious texting with a coworker or friend, the other spouse may view as full-blown cheating, even if physical intimacy was never involved. For an example of the moral murkiness sexting presents, all we need to do is look at the latest scandal involving a certain former NYC mayoral candidate and his front page-worthy texting scandal that has resulted in the demise of his marriage.
If sexting as cheating is subjective in everyday life, what about sexting in the legal sense: Is sexting considered adultery, which is a ground for divorce? Read more
Reconciling Your Marriage After Sex Addiction
Investigating Parent Addiction In Child Custody Disputes
In New Jersey, issues of custody and parenting time are evaluated by the courts looking at what is in the best interests of the child. If a parent brings an allegation of drug addiction to the court, this allegation is taken very seriously and the court will inquire as to the truth of the statement. To do this, judges can order certain evaluations, such as custody and parenting time evaluations or a risk assessment. Read more
3 Steps To Stepparent Custody
In child custody disputes, the courts will always put the best interests of children first in awarding parenting time and legal/physical custody. This usually means dividing a child’s time between their biological or adopted parents. But not always. What can happen when it’s a stepparent who is pursuing custody? Here is the story of one stepfather who gained custody of his stepdaughter and the steps he took to get it. Read more
Will You Make Any of These Mistakes in Your Divorce?
With so much at stake in divorce, tensions can ride high and errors can be easy to make. Are you about to make a misstep? Here are our top 5 divorce mistakes to avoid: Read more
My Spouse Won’t Agree To A Divorce! Can I still Get One?
You may be done with your marriage, and you may have decided that your next logical step is moving on, finding peace and filing for divorce. But, what happens when your spouse disagrees with your plans? In New Jersey, can you still obtain a divorce even when your spouse clearly communicates that he or she does not want one? Read more
Sexting: Is It Cheating Or Not?
Everyone remembers that famous saying about not being able to define pornography, but knowing it when you see it. The moral of that saying is that pornography, like cheating can be wholly subjective. And when it comes to “sexting,” what one spouse believes to be nothing more flirtatious texting with a coworker or friend, the other spouse may view as full-blown cheating, even if physical intimacy was never involved. For an example of the moral murkiness sexting presents, all we need to do is look at the latest scandal involving a certain former NYC mayoral candidate and his front page-worthy texting scandal that has resulted in the demise of his marriage.
If sexting as cheating is subjective in everyday life, what about sexting in the legal sense: Is sexting considered adultery, which is a ground for divorce? Read more
4 Steps For Increasing Your Financial Literacy Before Divorce
IRAs, 401Ks, CDs, annuities, money market vs. checking accounts, and more… How financially literate are you? In today’s sea of options for places to invest and hold income and assets earned by a couple throughout their marriage, the prospect of divorce can add even more layers of confusion and anxiety for a spouse unfamiliar with these basic financial terms and concepts. How do you know you’re getting your fair share when you’re not quite sure where your money is or how these accounts work? If you are contemplating divorce, here’s how to give your financial savvy a boost. Read more
Why Don’t Lawyers Represent Themselves in Their Divorces?
My Child Graduated College: Can I Stop Child Support?
It’s the first September in a long time that your child is not going back to school. Now that he or she is graduated from college, does this mean that you can stop paying child support? Read more
Grandparents Caring For Grandchildren: Kinship Legal Guardianship In New Jersey
Are you a grandparent considering becoming a kinship legal guardian to your grandchild? Here’s what you need to know. Read more