Divorce is often the end of a long journey. Many couples struggle for a long time to determine whether the end of their marriage is the right solution. For many, the idea of a long divorce process after that difficult emotional journey is daunting, and you may wonder...
When an alimony obligation exists after a divorce between ex-spouses in New Jersey, both the paying and receiving ex-spouses may wonder how a dating relationship of the receiving ex-spouse can impact the paying ex-spouse's obligation to pay alimony. How cohabitation...
Spouses who are getting divorced sometimes ask whether they have to get divorced in the state in which they were married. The answer is no. In order for someone to file for a Complaint for Divorce, the state in which they seek to file must have "jurisdiction"....
With the growing trends towards lengthy engagements and living together before marriage, more and more couples are assuming "marriage-like" relationships before officially tying the knot. While this may work well at the time, if the parties do marry and subsequently...
If you are a father going through the divorce process, there are many details that deserve your full and undivided attention. Most importantly, you need to focus on your future relationship with your child. While some divorcing couples are unable to work out a shared...
Do New Jersey or Pennsylvania laws apply to my divorce? Sometimes, the answer to this question is not as easy as it may seem. The divorce laws between New Jersey and Pennsylvania vary; and therefore, it can be difficult to determine which laws will be applied to a...
The multi-millionaire founder of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Richard Stephenson, and his wife, Alicia Stephenson, have been locked in a bitter divorce battle for the better part of the last decade, and the case has been on trial in Illinois since October...
Going through a divorce is a difficult experience. Those who find themselves considering a divorce or who recently filed for a separation likely have a number of questions. Three common questions are:How is property classified during a divorce in New Jersey?How is...
Wedding planning can be a stressful time, but, in general, this is a time that is full of love, excitement, and possibility. With all of that positivity in the air, bringing up a pre-nuptial agreement may seem like a bit of a downer. However, the long-term benefits of...
How to ensure Parental rights and responsibilities of unwed fathers in the Lehigh ValleyHaving children outside of marriage is an increasingly common occurrence. While there are many reasons for couples to decide to have children outside of marriage, in Pennsylvania,...