New Jersey business owners whose marriages end in divorce might find themselves having to negotiate ownership of their tech business with their ex-spouse. The options here might require selling the business or having to continue working with their ex-spouse. However,...
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What to expect at the initial meeting with your divorce lawyer
On behalf of Carolann M. Aschoff, P.C. | Jan 30, 2021 | Blog, Divorce
You may be wondering what is involved when choosing a divorce attorney in New Jersey. After your potential attorney is certain there are no conflicts that could prevent them representing you, an initial consultation, or meeting, will be scheduled. Your first meeting...
Tips for dividing property in a divorce
On behalf of Carolann M. Aschoff, P.C. | Jan 22, 2021 | Divorce
One of the challenging aspects of divorce is dividing property. In New Jersey, property is supposed to be divided equitably. This means that you do not have to each walk away with assets that equal 50% of the value of your shared property. If you go to litigation, a...
Common ways of hiding assets
On behalf of Carolann M. Aschoff, P.C. | Jan 4, 2021 | Blog, Family Law, High Asset Divorce
Unless you managed to cover everything in your prenup, most divorces in New Jersey involve a division of assets. Some people try to hide their assets to keep them from being seized or divided during the property division process. If you suspect that your former spouse...
Parenting plans: Are they etched in stone?
On behalf of Carolann M. Aschoff, P.C. | Dec 21, 2020 | Blog, Child Custody
At the end of a divorce case in New Jersey, the judge will take all evidence and recommendations of both parties to either finalize or reject a parenting plan. Because developing a parenting plan that works for everyone is difficult, it may seem like they are...
How psychologists are used in child custody disputes
On behalf of Carolann M. Aschoff, P.C. | Dec 8, 2020 | Blog, Child Custody
When family law judges in New Jersey and around the country are called on to resolve child custody matters, they find themselves in a position where they must make decisions that will have a profound effect on the lives of people they do not really know. They are...
Dividing retirement accounts in a divorce
On behalf of Carolann M. Aschoff, P.C. | Nov 23, 2020 | Divorce
One of the complexities many people face as part of a divorce is dividing retirement accounts. Since New Jersey is not a community property state, assets are supposed to be divided equitably, meaning they will not necessarily be split 50/50. There are several...
Mediation in child custody disputes
On behalf of Carolann M. Aschoff, P.C. | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Child Custody, Mediation
Divorced or divorcing parents in New Jersey should be aware that mediation is an option that's available to them. Child custody mediation can have several advantages when compared to court proceedings. It's not adversarial; instead, mediators seek to build consensus...
Property division and mortgage in divorce
On behalf of Carolann M. Aschoff, P.C. | Oct 22, 2020 | Property Division
Couples in New Jersey understand that divorce means dividing up assets. What people are less clear on is the division of debts like mortgages. Even when a judge assigns responsibility for a mortgage to one party, the lender may still look to both spouses for payment....
What to consider during a gray divorce
On behalf of Carolann M. Aschoff, P.C. | Oct 7, 2020 | Divorce
A recently growing trend is that of gray divorce, or divorce between older couples who have been together for an extended period of time. Sometimes referred to as "silver splitters" or "diamond splitters," couples who are 50 years old or older are getting divorced...
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