Divorce

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...

When New Jersey couples get divorced, they will generally understand the basics of the process. One issue that comes to the forefront is alimony (also referred to as spousal support). This is true in high-asset divorces and in cases where the people were of more...

When a couple decides to end their marriage, they may immediately think of the divorce process. However, they can also consider requesting an annulment and there is information available about this process. Annulment overview When a couple pursues an annulment, they...

Most New Jersey residents considering a divorce have already heard much of the jargon used in a divorce case. Terms such as “alimony,” “irreconcilable differences” and the like are familiar to potentially divorcing couples. One term that may not be widely known is...

Going through a divorce is never easy and it can be especially difficult for the spouses of military personnel. The military affects so many aspects of your married life and divorce is no different. You’ll likely have many questions about the process and one thing you...

When you file your taxes, the tax year goes from January 1 through December 31 of the previous year. Thus, the timing of your divorce may have an impact on exactly how much you have to pay (or how much you get back). If you divorce later in the year, your tax status...

By the time a Monmouth County area resident decides their marriage is heading for a divorce, it usually has often been a long time coming. A divorce is never an easy decision and coming to terms that a marriage is over can be hard. Often couples have many things to...