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Does New Jersey Have Common Law Marriage?

May 17, 2017

Common law marriage occurs when two people live together for a certain number of years (usually more than 10) and hold themselves out as married (such as by introducing the other person as your wife, or by indicating you are

Sherri Shepherd’s Divorce and Prenuptial Agreement

May 19, 2014

Another headline celebrity New Jersey divorce has hit the tabloids. Sherri Shepherd and her husband Lamar Sally have each filed for divorce, according to news reports. Sally filed in California and Shepherd has filed in New Jersey. When spouses file

Surrogacy in New Jersey

May 19, 2014

The View co-host Sherri Shepherd is reportedly getting a divorce from her husband of 3 years, Lamar Sally. Shepherd lives in New Jersey and has filed divorce papers here. Her husband Lamar Sally has reportedly filed for divorce in California.

Did Genetics Cause Your Divorce?

May 19, 2014

What caused your divorce? There are lots of things people blame divorce on, but a new reason is emerging. Genetics. A new study has found that whether or not you will get divorced might be linked to your genes. Scientists

Should Divorce Be Harder to Obtain?

May 19, 2014

There are movements in several states to make divorce harder to obtain. Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana and Kansas have passed laws limiting the reasons for divorce if couples choose to enter into a covenant marriage (New Jersey does not have covenant

Restraining Orders and Divorce in New Jersey

May 19, 2014

Restraining orders are a part of many divorce cases and are an important protection that is necessary to prevent domestic violence and allow victims of violence or threatened violence to live their lives safely. There is no question that restraining

Why an Uncontested Divorce May Not Be Best for You

May 2, 2014

An uncontested divorce can sound appealing: no trial, a faster resolution, and less conflict. While an uncontested divorce may be a good answer in some divorces, it’s important to understand the possible pitfalls before you agree to one. – Discrepancies

Is Divorce Contagious?

May 2, 2014

The Pew Research Center recently released a study that seems to indicate divorce is contagious. If your friends get divorced, you are at a higher risk of divorce, according to the sociologists involved. The study followed thousands of people for

Divorce with Adult Children in the Home

May 2, 2014

There is a lot written about parenting and divorce, but almost all of it has to do with minor children. Divorce has important implications for young children and teens and requires careful negotiation, discussions, and legal insight to create a

Sesame Street Offers Online Divorce Kit for Parents and Kids

May 2, 2014

One of the most trusted names in children’s television has created an online kit designed to help both you and your child through divorce. Sesame Street’s Little Children, Big Challenges: Divorce kit is a free online resource perfect for families

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What is the Divorce Rate in the US: American Divorce Statistics

What is the divorce rate in the United States? Is the US divorce rate trending upward or downward? A quick online search of these questions will yield a list of results, but the statistics may not be telling the whole story about marriage and divorce in America.  Depending on the source, there can...

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Do You Have to Refinance Your House After Divorce? What Happens if You Can’t Refinance After Divorce?

For many couples considering divorce, two questions are often top-of-mind: How will it affect my children, and what will happen to the house?  In any divorce, one of the most important considerations is the fair and equitable division of property, assets, and debts.  Marital property consists...

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Communicating Through Divorce: Listening When It’s Hardest

Written by guest writer, Deb Porter, owner of HOLD. Divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences. It’s hard enough to navigate the practicalities, but when emotions run high and trust feels shattered, communication can seem nearly impossible. How do you listen and respond...

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