Sometimes people stay in bad marriages because they do not want to go through a long and expensive divorce process. While it is true that some divorces can cost both spouses a lot of money and take months or even years to finalize, that does not always have to be the...
Divorce
What documents do you need to prepare for a New Jersey divorce?
Uncertainties abound in any divorce. While no one can fully prepare for how circumstances play out, diligent documentation can prevent the process from being a paperwork nightmare. Since divorce is a legal undertaking, accomplishing specific forms and gathering...
How will a divorce affect my children?
For decades now we have been hearing about how a divorce can have a negative impact on children. While divorce may genuinely be the best decision for you and your spouse, the effect on your children may be different. Even children who are old enough to understand what...
How does hiding assets impact a New Jersey divorce?
New Jersey is an equitable distribution state that divides a divorcing couple’s marital assets and liabilities based on what they deem fair, which does not necessarily mean a 50/50 split. Thus, courts require soon-to-be ex-couples to be forthcoming with their...
Caught in the backlog: A struggle many divorcing couples face
The divorce process can be a challenging journey, and for couples in New Jersey, the road has become even more daunting due to the judicial shortage crisis. As reported by the New Jersey courts backlog tracker, around 4,000 divorce cases are currently in limbo,...
How is property divided in a New Jersey divorce?
Divorce can be emotionally devastating, even if it was a long time coming. As you process your emotions, you may unfortunately have to address some of the practicalities of divorce. One issue may be determining how to best divide your marital assets. In community...
Four key considerations when dealing with a business in divorce
Divorce involving a business can be complex. Yet, you need to effectively navigate the issues if you want to protect your post-divorce financial positioning. But knowing where to start in your preparations can be tough. That’s why this week we want to briefly look at...
Going through the divorce process in New Jersey
Although you and your spouse may have experienced many happy years together, you may have grown apart and no longer wish to be married to each other. The court in New Jersey can dissolve the union that you share with your spouse. If you follow the required steps and...
An overview of spousal support in New Jersey
When a couple decides to divorce, they may have questions about spousal support. This is also known as alimony, which is the legal responsibility of one spouse to financially support the other spouse after the divorce. Spousal support is intended to help the receiving...
Should I fight to keep the family home?
One of the biggest issues South New Jersey couples going through a divorce might worry about is which parent will keep the family’s home. For middle-class New Jersey residents, the family home might be one of their most valuable assets. Many if not most couples also...