After Divorce

Post-Decree Motions

What is a post-decree motion?" "Post-decree motions" are filed when a divorced (or legally separated) couple engages in "post-decree litigation," which basically means a couple is fighting about issues after the final divorce decree, and they're headed back to court to resolve them.

How to Appeal Your Divorce

You probably can appeal your divorce—but should you? Appealing your divorce will be successful in only a few situations.

Divorce Settlement Blunders - Seven Costly Financial Mistakes

There are nearly one million divorces in the United States each year. Unfortunately, many divorcing spouses are financially devastated as a result. One reason is that too often, divorcing spouses accept unfair settlements, and find that a few years later they're experiencing serious financial challenges.

How to Revise Your Estate Plan After a Divorce

If your will, living trust, or other estate planning documents still name your ex-spouse, you’ll likely want to start anew.

Changing a Child’s Surname in New Jersey

Here are the basics about changing your child’s legal name when you get divorced in New Jersey. Can I change my son’s name as part of my divorce proceedings? No, in New Jersey you cannot change your child’s name as part of the divorce proceedings. However, you can start different court procedure to change your child’s name.

How to Update Insurance Policies After a Divorce

Insurance policies are commonly overlooked in a divorce, but if neglected, these policies can cause significant financial issues in the future.

Can you Afford to Keep the Family Home After Divorce?

There are many important factors to consider before you decide to keep the family home.

Are Divorce Records Public?

You’ve revealed a lot of personal information in your divorce papers—how much of it is available to the public? Find out more about divorce records and how you can keep details of your personal life private.

Life After Divorce: Practical Tips for a Fresh Start

Moving forward after a divorce can seem daunting and overwhelming, but these manageable strategies can help you start over.

Anxiety, Depression and Divorce

Dealing with Anxiety as you Navigate through Your Divorce

The Psychological Divorce: Putting the Pieces Back Together

The psychological reality of ending a marriage is complicated by numerous concrete problems, many of which can seem overwhelming.

Top 20 Secrets to Building a Great Marriage

Many couples could avoid divorce if they got some good advice (and remembered it) when their marriage started having serious trouble. Here are some tips that should benefit most couples.