Marriage is a form of a contract, and until very recently, when a spouse wanted to end that contract, state laws required them to state a reason for the contract’s termination. As marriage laws evolved, states adopted “no-fault” divorce laws that substantially simplified the divorce process. New York and New Jersey have their own forms of “no-fault” divorce laws, and …
Finding Peace During Divorce
Divorce is one of the most challenging experiences many people go through. Maintaining personal peace throughout the process can make the present and future easier. Not only can finding mental balance help you survive the emotional upheaval, but it can lead to calmer and more level-headed decisions at a time when this is crucial. Staying positive may not come easily …
What the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Has to Do with Divorce
NY & NJ divorce lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner at the NY & NJ law firm of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. Mr. Goldhamer was named by the prestigious Superlawyers.com as a “Super Lawyer” in 2014 for his work in matrimonial and estate law. Paul keeps busy with teaching, lecturing, charity work and as a guest on a …
What Questions Should I Ask a Divorce Attorney?
A divorce can be a long road; you and your attorney will be working together for the length of the proceeding, anywhere from six weeks to a year, and possibly after that if the order needs enforcement action. Having a good rapport with your attorney ensures you will communicate effectively, easing the process and helping to ensure you are working …
How to Let Your Spouse Know You Are Filing for Divorce
If you are thinking about filing for divorce, it’s important to know how to let your spouse know it. In some couples, the idea of divorce may be in one partner’s mind, but far from the other’s. In others, there may be dissatisfaction or even counseling and separation, but not an agreement on divorce. There are two aspects to letting …
Why You Should Consider Postponing Your Divorce
Bergen County divorce lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner at the NY & NJ law firm of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. Mr. Goldhamer was selected by the prestigious Superlawyers.com as a “Super Lawyer” in 2014 for his work in matrimonial law and estate law. Mr. Goldhamer also keeps busy with teaching, lecturing, charity work and as a guest on various …
Reverting to Your Maiden Name After Divorce: 4 Common Questions and Answers
Many women would like to revert to their maiden name after a divorce, but are not sure how it is done or whether they are expected to do it or not. Others may not be sure it is necessary, or may even want to change their last name to a third option, neither their maiden name nor their married name. …
New Jersey Divorce Rates Among Nation’s Lowest
Divorce is an unfortunate fact of 21st century American life. Over the past 60 years, divorce rates skyrocketed in the United States, and research indicates that nearly 50 percent of all marriages today end in permanent separation or divorce. A recent report compiled by 24/7 Wall St shows that some states are better than others when it comes to long-lasting …
How Your Marriage Can Survive the “Frustrated Forties”
It’s no secret that divorce rates have increased throughout recent decades. For many couples in early middle age, the 40s are particularly tumultuous. Divorce rates among couples in their early 20s are negligible, and among the 25 to 29 age group, the rate stays under 10%. By the time a couple reaches the 40s, divorce rates increase sharply, from about …
6 Things Most People Don’t Know About Divorce
In a perfect world, married couples would grow old together and live out their days happily. In reality, nearly 50 percent of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. The break-up of a marriage is never easy. It’s one of those things in life you think will never happen to you, and until you go through the process, it’s …