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Not all marriages withstand the test of time. The thought of divorce often enters the minds of some spouses prior to their union or soon after they said, "I do." Although there is nothing romantic about discussing divorce, it can be very beneficial to consider this...
Spouses need to divide their marital property as well as the rest of their lives during a divorce. Under New Jersey law, the marital property consists of almost everything that either spouse obtained during the marriage. Whose name is on a title or on an account does...
Child custody is a common topic for disagreement in a New Jersey divorce. While this is of critical importance to many parents, the issues surrounding it often go beyond which parent will be the primary custodian and live with the child the bulk of the time. Under...
According to one major study, after their marriages terminated, women over age 50 saw a 45% decline in their standard of living while men’s standard of living fell by 21%. This illustrates that financial planning is an important issue for divorced couples. Getting...
Couples typically combine their assets and finances during marriage to simplify bill paying and other financial matters. But this can cause complications when they decide to end their marriage. Addressing this problem requires planning. Assets Determining who owns...
Going through a divorce is usually a complicated, emotional process. Dividing your property and finances can quickly become extremely complex, and some couples even stay together just to avoid this. High-asset divorces in New Jersey bring additional challenges. There...
For most New Jersey couples who have decided to end their marriage, the biggest concern is the anger and stress that usually accompany a divorce. Fortunately, the New Jersey family law bar and the state courts have devised a process that can materially reduce the...
Just as every marriage is unique, so too is every divorce. Issues that are unimportant and easy to resolve for one couple may be critical and complex for another. Couples with a high net worth may find that distribution of their assets is far more complicated than in...
Many important legal issues face couples when they end their marriage. This is compounded by the stress and emotions that become involved. Getting the divorce over quickly and separating yourself from your ex-spouse is tempting. But rushing this process can cause...
Dividing up your assets during a divorce is never easy. Under New Jersey’s equitable distribution laws, courts will divide property between divorcing spouses “fairly and equitably.” However, unlike states with community property laws, equitable distribution of marital...