After divorce, things take a while to settle into a new normal. For some, it happens sooner rather than later. This is particularly true of no contest divorces. But for other divorcees, the aftermath is bumpy and brutal. Some people never fully recover. Some have...
When a divorce goes to court, state law and a family judge ultimately make the important decisions about property division, child custody, visitation schedules and more. Unfortunately, the litigation process can involve enormous emotional and financial strain. Worse,...
New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, which means if you have ownership in a business, and it meets the requirements for marital property, you may need a business valuation before reaching terms for a settlement. According to the New Jersey Law Journal, the...
Marital infidelity happens often. New Jersey courts recognize that it can destroy a marriage. However, people who want a divorce because of an affair might have some work ahead of them, for two main reasons. First, the court would require proof. Second, the cheating...
When the timing of a divorce and retirement coincide, you may wish to learn about some options that an employer-sponsored plan might offer. Because New Jersey requires couples to divide marital assets fairly, you may have a right to receive a portion of your spouse's...
Most people consider honesty an integral part of a healthy marriage. Whether a married couple pools all of their assets into joint accounts or each spouse retains separate financial accounts, both parties should expect an open dialogue about how they spend money....
Whether you are planning to end your marriage or you recently split up with your spouse, it is very important to think about custody issues if you have kids. When marriages end, children are affected in many ways and every situation is unique. Sometimes, children...
Many married couples find great satisfaction in being not only life partners but business partners as well. However, when a marriage hits a rough patch and the spouses decided to call it quits, they must decide what to do with their shared business. If you are in...
When a judge decides to issue an order for alimony, he or she will consider many factors to determine the need for payments. The goal of alimony is to help ensure equality in financial situations after a divorce. In general, the court wants each party to eventually be...
In uncertain economic times, it can be challenging to keep up with monthly expenses. If you have an existing child support order, though, you likely have a legal obligation to make monthly payments until your son or daughter becomes an adult or emancipates. Falling...
