Pop star Katy Perry and comedian Russell Brand recently finalized their divorce and many family law attorneys were shocked to learn that the best selling pop singer failed to get a prenuptial agreement before her marriage. Prenuptial agreements are legal agreements which detail the expectations of each spouse regarding the marriage and what would happen […]

Many assumptions are made when a couple decides to divorce. People outside the relationship may assume why it happened, and those experiencing the divorce might make assumptions about how things will turn out. An interesting Huffington Post article takes a look at common divorce myths. Specifically, the writer attempts to debunk three myths regarding children […]

Acts of violence in a relationship are always tragic, no matter whom the victim is. Since 1994, federal law has protected victims of domestic violence under the terms of the Violence Against Women Act. However, there are no specific protections for acts of violence committed in same-sex relationships. If the U.S. Congress passes the bill […]

Though divorce is the right step for some New Jersey couples, it is always a difficult process. Proceedings are often filled with emotion, especially when children are involved. As parents go through divorce process and determine child custody, kids are sometimes caught up in the animosity between their parents and side against one of their […]

A sci-fi fan decorated his home like the Star Ship Enterprise, then later refitted it to the Voyager. He started the project in 1997. He even has a mock transporter and a snap-on panel to cover the microwave panel so that it looks like part of the spaceship. When the man retrofitted his home into […]

Olivia Wilde, whom New Jersey residents would know from her work on the hit television show “House,” recently got divorced from her husband at age 27. But instead of complaining about it, the actress recently said there are benefits to getting divorced at a young age. Her thoughts might be helpful to young New Jersey […]

In a previous family law post, we shared how the matter of same-sex marriage in New Jersey was going to become part of the legislative conversation again this year. Civil unions are currently legal for same-sex couples in the state, but some lawmakers and equal rights advocates are pushing for further freedoms. A bill went […]

Personal finances following a divorce should be discussed with your divorce attorney when determining the division of property and debts. It is possible for a credit score to be saved (or ruined) depending upon what an ex-spouse might do with a joint account from the marriage. Even if a divorce decree says one spouse is […]

Halle Berry is well-known for her beauty and an Oscar win, but she has also made a reputation for herself as a woman who dates incredibly good looking men. She has one child with one of her former boyfriend’s Gabriel Aubry, and since their breakup, the stars have gone back and forth in a child […]

New Jersey is somewhat ahead of the game compared to some other states with regards to providing same-sex couples’ rights. We may not have legalized same-sex marriage in the state, but civil unions are legal and have provided many couples the opportunity to formalize their relationships in some manner. One same-sex couple chose to enter […]