To begin the divorce process in New Jersey, you must first satisfy residency requirements, which usually is established by living in the state for one year. ...
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How to Heal after Divorce and that Starts with Cultivating Gratitude.
Gratitude is more than a fleeting thank you, it’s a powerful practice that can rewire your brain for greater happiness and resilience. ...
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How to be Best Prepared for Your First Meeting with the Judge in your Divorce?
A Case Management Conference (CMC) is a mandatory first court appearance in a contested New Jersey divorce.
In New York this conference is called a Preliminary Conference (PC). ...
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How to Make Sure You Have Thought of Everything in the Case Information Statement or Networth Statement.
The Case Information Statement (CIS) used in New Jersey or the Networth statement used in New York are iarguably the single most critical document in a New Jersey or New York divorce case involving financial issues like spousal support, child support, or property division. ...
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Default Judgements
A default judgement can occur when a defendant or respondent who was properly served, fails to answer a complaint or fails to appear for a case. If there is a failure to respond to or acknowledge a complaint, this is considered a default. ...
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Benefits of Being Authentic
Being Authentic means “living in a way that is true to your own values, beliefs, and personality, rather than trying to be someone you are not.” When you show up in your divorce and in life as someone you are not it increases your stress, emotional fatigue and may contribute to long term ...
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The Importance of Harnessing Intuitive Power
Intuitive thoughts are a combination of stored knowledge and problem analysis.
The power of intuition lies in our mind’s ability to draw upon these cumulative critical thinking skills and apply them to complicated situations with surprising accuracy. Our minds unconsciously regulate mental ...
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Automatic orders- The Court’s Method of Protecting Assets
In order to ensure that the status quo or existing state of affairs is maintained while a divorce case is pending, the court has instituted specific orders. These orders come into effect immediately upon filing for divorce and are thus referred to as automatic orders. ...
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Maintaining Boundaries
Divorce can be one of the most isolating experiences. Even those of us who have the support of family members and friends, are undergoing uniquely different experiences, that cannot be put into words. Every divorce is different, since every story and every individual is different. There are some ...
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How to Initiate a Divorce in New York
Pleadings are certain formal documents filed with the court that state the parties’ to the divorce action basic positions. Common pleadings in a divorce action are Complaint, Answer, Reply, Counterclaim. ...
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