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In the state of New Jersey, it may not be required that a person seeking a divorce get the approval or even a response from their spouse. The resulting divorce proceedings are called a “divorce by default.” For the divorce by default to continue, the plaintiff, otherwise understood as the person who filed for divorce, […]

There are four major forms that are used in the beginning steps of a divorce that determine the type and reason for the dissolution. Court form 1A refers to a “no-fault” divorce in which the couple has not lived together for a minimum of 18 months before filing. Court form 1D refers to another type […]

With divorce affecting nearly half of all married couples by 2016, old unions that share nearly adult children will need to discuss how their divorce will affect their child’s financial aid. The co-founders of College Benefit Research Group (CBRG), Steven Sirot and David Slater, assert that “assets that are agreed to be used to pay […]

Domestic Violence is the criminal offense of being violent or threatening violence against a family member or housemate, any former or current romantic partner, or the co-parent of the offender’s child. Two types of arrests occur in conjunction with the offense of domestic violence. The first, a mandatory arrest, is a required arrest in the […]

Chris Rock is now single after filing for divorce at a New Jersey courthouse. After 20 years of marriage, Chris and estranged wife Malaak both made a court appearance on Monday, August 22 before a judge and finalized their divorce. The couple married in 1996 and have 2 children, ages 12 and 14. It is also reported that there’s a […]

In the recently-released Two Homes, One Childhood: A Parenting Plan to Last a Lifetime, psychologist Dr. Robert Emery discusses the intricacies of raising children in separated households. Dr. Emery has over 35 years of experience in studying child psychology and how it is affected by divorce. In Two Homes, One Childhood, Emery discusses the immense […]

Though Khloe Kardashian called off her divorce with Lamar Odom in October, she recently filed for divorce a second time. Once again, the reason cited for divorce was “irreconcilable differences.” Kardashian originally filed for divorce in 2013. In the newest filing for divorce, the reality TV star wishes to end spousal support and wants to […]

Former model Christina Estrada is receiving £53 million, or about $96 million, in settlements following her divorce from Saudi billionaire Sheikh Walid Juffali. When combined with her own assets, Estrada will receive about £75 million from the divorce. The former model initially sought £238 million from her ex-husband. BBC called the settlement “the largest award […]

After twelve years together and a romance quite literally for the books, author Elizabeth Gilbert and husband José Nunes filed for divorce. The author released a statement on her official Facebook page explaining the situation and asking for privacy from fans and the press. In the post, she claims the split is amicable and describes […]

The state Supreme Court on Thursday, June 30th, ruled that a worker cannot be fired or discriminated against because they are separated from or divorcing their spouse. New Jersey’s highest court voted 6-0 in favor of Robert Smith, who alleged was fired in February of 2006 by his boss from Millville Rescue Squad. He was married to another […]