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
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
Grandparent Rights: Can You Get Visitation With Your Grandchildren?
Is Your Cheating Spouse A Sex Addict?
But is his behavior a sign of actual addiction? Or was it “just” a case of serial infidelity? What’s the difference? Read more
Back to School Expenses and Child Support
Can Co-Parenting After Divorce Really Work?
Last week, Big Bang actress Mayim Bialik released a YouTube video simply titled “Divorce.” In the video, the mother of two young boys “addresses what life is really like in a post-divorce world,” and how she manages co-parenting with her ex-husband Michael Stone.
So, what does Bialik, who is also a neuroscientist, recommend for successful co-parenting after divorce? She lays her plan out in three steps: Read more