Divorce
New Jersey Legislator Introduces Reform of Alimony Laws
Divorcing couples must sort out a number of matters, including whether one will pay the other alimony and the amount of the payment. Alimony has long been a part of divorce proceedings, but a change to its very nature could be in the offing. Groups in various states have begun to push for alimony reform,…
Read MoreJewish Divorces Are Not Complete After Civil Proceedings
Jewish couples living in New Jersey have an advantage against their spouse during the dissolution of a marriage that many non-Jewish couples do not possess. This advantage comes in the form of a social norm that is endemic to the Jewish faith: the Get. Jewish law dictates that when a couple goes through a divorce,…
Read MoreDivorce May Be Cause For Lower Marriage Rates
With national cohabitation rates on the rise, many couples in New Jersey are avoiding marriage altogether. Couples are deciding to get married later in life, allowing them time to weigh the option of marriage and find a career without being legally tied to one another. According to a new survey conducted in part by researchers…
Read MoreMinimizing the Effects of Divorce on Children
For adults and children in New Jersey, the separation of a marriage can create a very serious rift. Parents may see it as the only option to bring happiness to their life again, but often times, children do not understand this. Some children have seen divorce as an attack against them while others might believe…
Read MoreDivorce Rates Vary for Women on Ethnic and Educational Lines
In a new study, researchers looked at the first marriages of different women in New Jersey and across the United States. A team at the National Center for Family and Marriage Research found interesting data in regards to the divorce of a first marriage by factoring in education and race and using them as dividing…
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