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Myths About Getting a Divorce

By John B. D'Alessandro |

Everyone has built-in beliefs about divorce they have cobbled together from stories from friends and family, references in popular culture, and general knowledge. Many of these beliefs are based on outdated conceptions of divorce law, mischaracterizations of divorce in television and movies, as well as simple misunderstandings of the process shared across the population…. Read More »

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What Can a Divorce Therapist Do For You

By John B. D'Alessandro |

Divorce is an emotionally taxing process. Working through all of the legal and financial issues while trying to find a new living situation, not to mention accounting for shared children and their feelings, can leave you without any time to work on your own mental health. Our seasoned and compassionate New Jersey family law… Read More »

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How to Manage Anxiety During Divorce?

By John B. D'Alessandro |

Divorce is stressful. Your relationship is ending and you are facing new social, financial, and familial circumstances. Many people experience severe anxiety and other emotional issues while going through a divorce. Below, our seasoned and compassionate New Jersey divorce and family law attorney offers tips on how to manage your anxiety during your divorce…. Read More »

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PTSD After Divorce: Signs & How to Get Help

By John B. D'Alessandro |

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur when a person experiences a traumatic event. Not every trauma happens in a military setting or a car crash. Divorce can be extremely challenging emotionally, especially when separating from a mentally or physically abusive spouse. If you are going through a divorce or… Read More »

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Tips to Help Marriage Counseling

By John B. D'Alessandro |

Every marriage faces challenges. Marriage counseling is a healthy and productive option for resolving marital conflicts and finding common solutions to not only preserve the relationship but to make it better for both parties. Not every married couple can or should ultimately stay together, but effective couples’ counseling can help parties either resolve their… Read More »

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Tips for Surviving a Husband’s Midlife Crisis

By John B. D'Alessandro |

We’ve all seen the classic sitcom moment when a middle-aged husband and father suddenly needs to break out of his shell, dropping the family savings on a sports car and a vacation home. While the concept of a “midlife crisis” has become cliched, the phenomenon is no less real: Many men at a certain… Read More »

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How to Deal With a High-Conflict Co-Parent

By John B. D'Alessandro |

Parenting is a complex and strenuous task at the best of times. After a divorce, parenting is even more complicated. When your co-parent is unreasonable, narcissistic, or otherwise high-conflict, it can feel nearly impossible to bear. Below, our New Jersey child custody and divorce attorneys offer some tips for dealing with high conflict co-parents… Read More »

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Divorce From a Narcissist: How to Protect Yourself

By John B. D'Alessandro |

An amicable divorce is the best-case scenario. You and your spouse come to a joint, mature decision that your marriage is not the best thing for either of you, so you work through your differences and come to a mutual agreement on all relevant issues in the divorce. Unfortunately, if you are married to… Read More »

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How to Overcome Parental Alienation

By John B. D'Alessandro |

Divorce can be difficult for everyone involved, including the spouses and the children. It can put stress on all relationships, including between parents and their children. Parents can start to feel alienated from their children, especially if they no longer have physical custody and are restricted to visitation or more limited physical custody such… Read More »

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How to File Divorce Based on Irreconcilable Differences in New Jersey

By John B. D'Alessandro |

New Jersey, like most other states, no longer requires the parties to prove “fault” in order to obtain a divorce. Instead, either party can pursue a no-fault divorce by citing “irreconcilable differences,” the legal jargon that refers to modern no-fault divorce. Even for a no-fault divorce, however, there are specific requirements that must be… Read More »

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