The Law Offices of Scupp & Berman, LLP

The results from the 2011 American Community Survey, published by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2012 showed that the state with the lowest percentage of divorced residents was New Jersey.

The typical divorce process is very expensive and can cost upwards of $15,000. Using the method of divorce mediation instead, couples can save both time and money while ending their marriages.

Visitation rights refer to a non-custodial parent’s right to visit with their child. In each divorce where children are involved, child custody and visitation must be addressed and outlined in the divorce decree.

When a couple decides to dissolve their marriage, they will have to make important decisions regarding asset division. In cases where the couple cannot agree on how to divide their assets, then the courts will step in and decide for them.