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Jan 28

4 min

How Single-Moms-to-Be Can Prepare for Parenthood

Here are tips to evaluate your current situation and to decide what steps to take next.

Jan 10

5 min

Important Estate Planning Considerations When You’re Divorcing

One aspect in a divorce that you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse will need to work out is how you want your estate to be distributed once you’re no longer married. Let’s take a look at how this works and what steps you need to take.

Jan 10

5 min

“Can I Change Attorneys Once Divorce Proceedings Are Underway?”

In some cases, you may end up with a divorce attorney who doesn’t meet specific qualifications. Let’s take a look at the law and how it might apply to your situation.

Dec 10

5 min

“My Spouse Left the State of New Jersey With My Child, So What Do I Do?”

In the state of New Jersey, there are laws in place to protect your parental rights when a spouse decides they want to leave the state with their child and not give them back.

Dec 6

5 min

“Can I Adopt My Spouse’s Child in New Jersey?”

In New Jersey, there are several specific legal requirements that must be in place in order to adopt your spouse’s child. Here's a breakdown.

Nov 29

6 min

8 Ways to Transition from Being Married to Single—in the Smoothest Way Possible

Do you find yourself suddenly single, and unsure of how to navigate the waters of being single and on your own? Here are eight steps you can take.

Nov 29

5 min

11 New Year’s Resolutions When You’re Divorcing

If you’re going through a divorce, now’s the time to make some solid New Year’s resolutions you can keep.

Nov 10

5 min

Drugs, Alcohol and Working Through Addiction, While You’re Considering Divorce

Here are tips from Emily Graham, founder of the support website Mighty Moms, to evaluate your current situation and to decide what steps to take next.