NJ Local Divorce & Family Related Services

We care about your well-being even when your case closes. We’ve compiled a list of New Jersey and Nationwide resources including articles, directories and support groups to help you through the divorce process and to move on with your life afterwards.

If you need further assistance with your divorce, child custody or child support orders, please contact our New Jersey divorce lawyers at 1-866-337-4448.

DIVORCE RESOURCES

Whether you’re still in the research stage of the divorce, or you’re midway through the process, the below online resource directories can help answer some of your common questions.

• How to file for Divorce in New Jersey –  https://www.divorcenet.com/resources/filing-for-divorce/new_jersey.htm
• Grey Divorce & How Divorce Can Affect Your Retirement Benefits https://www.petrellilaw.com/grey-divorce-in-pennsylvania-and-new-jersey/
• Contested Divorce https://divorcedoneright.com/elements-successful-divorce/litigated-divorce/
• International Divorce https://divorcedoneright.com/elements-successful-divorce/international-divorce/
• Military Divorce https://www.petrellilaw.com/philadelphia-divorce-attorney/military-divorce/
• Divorce Source http://www.divorcesource.com/
• Marriage and separation FAQ’s in New Jersey http://www.njdivorceonline.com/njpages/maritalproperty/msafaq.asp
• Divorce Central http://www.divorcecentral.com/
• Divorce HQ http://www.divorcehq.com/
• Divorce Interactive https://www.divorceinteractive.com/Index.asp
• Divorce Checklist https://fathers4kids.com/fathers-rights/a-divorce-checklist
• New Jersey Separation Agreements https://www.divorcenet.com/states/new_jersey/new_jersey_separation_agreements
• Divorce Online http://www.divorceonline.com/
• NJ Self-Help Resource Center https://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/selfhelp/index.html
• Divorce Net https://www.divorcenet.com
• New Jersey Parent Link http://www.njparentlink.nj.gov/njparentlink/services/special/divorce/
• Divorce Magazine http://www.divorcemag.com/region/pa
• Tips for Fathers Surviving Divorce https://www.thespruce.com/surviving-the-divorce-process-fathers-1270385

Postnuptial & Prenuptial Agreements

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to protect yourself and your partner in the event of a divorce. If you’re recently married or planning a wedding, you may want to consider a postnuptial or prenuptial agreement.

• Postnuptial Agreements http://legal-lookout.com/spotlight/never-too-late-for-a-prenup/
• Pennsylvania Guide to Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreements http://pa-law-blogs.com/guide-to-postnups-and-prenups-in-pennsylvania/

Financial Planning Before/During a Divorce

Concerned about the impact of divorce on your finances? The below articles provide some insight into how the dissolution of your marriage may affect your personal finances, including a family business.

• Financial Planning for a Divorce: The Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA™) https://institutedfa.com/
• Pre-Divorce Asset Planning http://www.finweb.com/financial-planning/pre-divorce-asset-protection-planning.html#axzz4wwUjoOuL
• How to Handle Divorce in a Family Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/lawrencelight/2016/03/07/when-2-business-owners-divorce-what-to-do/#490407ed343b
• How to Keep Divorce from Ruining the Family Business https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/money/how-to-keep-divorce-from-ruining-the-family-business/
• How Equitable Distribution Can Affect Your Divorce http://pa-law-blogs.com/how-equitable-distribution-can-affect-your-divorce-in-pennsylvania/
• Financial Helped for Newly Divorced Women http://divorce.lovetoknow.com/Financial_Help_for_Divorced_Women
• Division of Marital Property https://divorcedoneright.com/elements-successful-divorce/division-marital-property-assets/

Changing Your Name After Divorce

Planning to go back to Miss from Mrs? Here’s how to get started.

• Name Change Checklist http://www.divorcesource.com/ds/namechange/name-change-checklist–431.shtml
• PennDOT https://www.dmv.org/pa-pennsylvania/changing-your-name.php
• Social Security Administration https://www.ssa.gov/

Divorce and Marriage Counseling

Need help coping with the end of your marriage or adjusting to the beginning of your new life? Counseling can help improve your mental health and your outlook on the situation.

• NJ Marriage Counselors https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?state=PA&spec=1200
• Divorce Therapists in New Jersey https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?state=NJ&spec=26
• The Relationship Center http://www.relationshipsfirst.com/separated/separation-and-divorce-counseling
• Marriage Friendly Therapists – https://www.marriagefriendlytherapists.com/srch/new-jersey/

• Marriage & Family Therapy in New Jersey https://www.healthgrades.com/family-marriage-counseling-directory/nj-new-jersey
• Your Marriage Counselor New Jersey – http://www.yourmarriagecounselor.com/
• Burlington County Psychiatrists  – https://psychiatrists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?county=Burlington&state=NJ&spec=26
• Cherry Hill Divorce Therapist – https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?city=Cherry+Hill&state=NJ&spec=26
• Voorhees Divorce Therapists – https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?city=Voorhees&state=NJ&spec=26
• Mercer County Psychiatrist – https://psychiatrists.psychologytoday.com/rms/county/NJ/Mercer.html

Divorce Support Groups

There’s strength in numbers. Talk to other parents in similar situations to ease the emotional burden of divorce.

• New Jersey Divorce Support Groups – https://groups.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?state=NJ&spec=26
• Women’s Divorce Support Group of New Jersey – https://www.meetup.com/womensdivorcesupportnj/about/
• Moorestown Divorce Recovery Support Group https://www.divorcecare.org/countries/us/states/nj/cities/moorestown
• Divorce Support Meet-ups in Cherry Hill https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/topics/divorcesupport/us/nj/cherry_hill/
• Burlington County Divorce Support Groups – https://groups.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?county=Burlington&state=NJ&spec=26
• Toms River Divorce Support Groups – https://groups.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?city=Toms+River&state=NJ&spec=26
• Non-Custodial Parent Meet-ups https://www.meetup.com/topics/noncustodial/
• Child Custody Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/350081735415894/
• NAMI Ocean County New Jersey https://www.naminj.org/support/affiliates/ocean/

Facebook Support Groups

• Divorce, Separation, and Relationship Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/divorcenrelationships/
• Divorce Support Group https://www.facebook.com/Divorce-support-group-423772117657971/

Dating After Divorce

You deserve to be happy after your divorce. You don’t have to stay single forever.  These articles suggest some do’s and don’ts for dating after divorce.

• Are you ready to date after your divorce? https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/dating-after-divorce#1
• Tips to make dating after divorce easier https://www.today.com/health/dating-after-divorce-15-tips-make-it-easier-t107773
• Ask Men https://www.askmen.com/dating/dating_advice/46_dating_tips.html
• Women’s Day http://www.womansday.com/relationships/dating-marriage/advice/g2824/tips-for-dating-after-a-divorce/
• Reentering the dating scene after divorce https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/christian-singles/being-single-and-faithful/reentering-the-dating-scene-after-divorce

Domestic Violence & Crisis Assistance

If you’re seeking an end to your marriage because of physical or emotional abuse, get help right away. Below is a list of New Jersey and nationwide organizations that can help.

• New Jersey Crisis Center http://www.state.nj.us/nj/safety/crisis/
• New Jersey Women’s Shelters https://www.womenshelters.org/sta/new_jersey
• Camden County Women’s Center http://www.camdencountywomenscenter.org/
• Emergency Housing https://www.hud.gov/states/new_jersey/homeless/shelters
• Dottie’s House http://dottieshouse.org/
• Women of Change: Project HOME https://projecthome.org/locations/women-change
• Center for Family Services https://www.centerffs.org/our-services/safe-supportive-housing/mother-child
• National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233

MEDIATION

Trying to determine the difference between mediation and divorce? if you and your partner can amicably talk through the dissolution of your relationship, you may benefit from mediation.

• Mediate.com http://www.mediate.com/articles/jamesb1.cfm
• Understanding Mediation https://divorcedoneright.com/divorce-mediation/divorce-custody-mediation/
• Mediation FAQs https://divorcedoneright.com/divorce-mediation/mediation-faq/
• Advantages to choosing Mediation https://www.petrellilaw.com/3-advantages-to-choosing-mediation/
• Eight Myths of Divorce Mediation https://www.huffingtonpost.com/joanne-naiman/divorce-mediation-myths_b_831334.html
• The Stages of Divorce Mediation https://www.divorcenet.com/resources/divorce/divorce-mediation/the-stages-mediation.htm
• Divorce Mediation and Emotion http://legal-lookout.com/family-law/divorce-mediation-and-emotion/
• Is Divorce Mediation Too Fast and Too Easy? http://legal-lookout.com/family-law/divorce-mediation-fast-and-easy/
• How to Sabotage Your Divorce Mediation http://legal-lookout.com/family-law/divorce-mediation/

Child Support & Custody

• Whenever divorce involves children, Child support and custody are almost always a major concern. There are many things Pennsylvania parents need to know about child support and child custody.
• Child Support Guidelines – http://www.supportguidelines.com/links.html
• New Jersey child support – http://www.njchildsupport.org/
• New Jersey Child Support Institute –  https://njcsi.org/
• Child Support Enforcement https://www.divorcenet.com/resources/child-support-enforcement-new-jersey.html
• How to Modify child custody orders http://pa-law-blogs.com/file-child-custody-modification-order-pennsylvania/
• Know the signs of Parental Alienation Syndrome https://www.petrellilaw.com/parental-alienation/
• Tips to Help Children Cope with Divorce https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/tips-to-help-children-cope-with-divorce_us_58d1eb34e4b062043ad4ae0f

Support Groups

• Talk to other parents adjusting to life with their child post-divorce.
• Non-Custodial Parent Meet-ups https://www.meetup.com/topics/noncustodial/
• Child Custody Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/350081735415894/

Alimony

Alimony, or spousal support is a common part of New Jersey divorce settlements. Find out If alimony will be a part of your divorce.

• Understanding and calculating Alimony in NJ –https://www.divorcenet.com/states/new_jersey/new_jersey_alimony_part_1
• Alimony FAQ’s – http://www.divorcesource.com/ds/newjersey/new-jersey-alimony-faqs-4178.shtml
• New Jersey Alimony Reform – http://www.njalimonyreform.org/

New Jersey Courthouses