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There are two main categories of mediation that are possible when going through a divorce: court-ordered mediation and private mediation. Court-ordered mediation is mandatory and requires you to attend every scheduled session of mediation. If you miss even one mandatory mediation session, the court could render a negative decision against your or otherwise punish you. Private mediation is more lenient…

Sometimes, divorce can be simple, where the parties do not have a lot of assets to divide or value. Also, having no children in the relationship makes it easier because you will not have to negotiate child custody, visitation, and child support. However, some divorces can be extremely complex merely due to the number and complexity of assets involved. Every…

Child custody hearings are official court meetings that are set up when separating or divorcing parents cannot work through their differences. Those present at the hearings usually include the child’s parents or guardians, lawyers, and a family law judge. Your first hearing can seem intimidating because you do not know what to expect. Understanding how the process works and preparation…

Goldstein & Mignogna, P.A. is proud to announce that Amy Goldstein, Esq. has been named to the 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers list for her work in family law. Ms. Goldstein has been selected to the Super Lawyers list each consecutive year since 2005. Ms. Goldstein is a top-rated family law attorney and co-founder of Goldstein & Mignogna, P.A. She…

Divorce can be overwhelming and emotional, especially when children are involved. Even the most well-intentioned parents can get caught up in their own anxiety, grief, or anger and miss the pain and loss their children feel. There is a solution: a child-centered divorce. A child-centered divorce is an approach used by parents to mitigate the damages of divorce and protect…

Each year in the United States, an estimated 750,000 couples get divorced, according to the CDC. There are many reasons behind a couple’s decision to get divorced. One of the questions that often comes up is whether getting a divorce is a social construct. Does it spread through a group of people or community? Is divorce contagious? Many people believe…

Mediation is a way for divorcing couples to negotiate the terms of their divorce without going to court. Mediation can be faster, more informal, and less expensive than going to court. While mediation is often a good solution, couples need to find the right mediator to help them. First, a mediator should be a local lawyer experienced in mediating divorces….

Couples divorce for a variety of reasons. One or both spouses may become less committed to the relationship over time. Conflict over money, work, and child-rearing are also common reasons for divorce. You might be surprised to learn a large age gap can also affect a marriage, according to research. Research from The Atlantic shows that couples with a significant…

People often think that once a divorce is finalized that the hardest part is over, but many newly single individuals find it difficult to face certain holidays. For example, Valentine’s Day can be especially tough for those who are recently divorced. However, being alone on Valentine’s Day does not have to be disheartening. There are many ways you can celebrate…

When a divorce involves children, one of the issues that courts must decide on is how the costs of caring for the children will be distributed. States vary in how marital assets are divided and in how child support payments are determined. In New Jersey, the courts have set up extensive guidelines for how to determine the amount of child…