New Jersey Family Law Blog

When New Jersey couples get divorced, they usually need to discuss how they will divide their property. This process can quickly become complicated, so it is important for people to understand basic facts about property division.

Most of the time, people can divide their property into two categories. According to FindLaw, these categories are separate property and community property. Separate property typically includes all of the assets that belong to only one spouse, such as an inheritance or a pension. This also includes property that one person owned before getting married. Assets purchased by a couple are usually considered community property. This may include debt as well as physical belongings. If one spouse helped the other buy property before they were married, this property may be considered community property. Additionally, a business run by one person might be viewed as community property if is supported by joint funds.

When a couple makes the decision to end their marriage, they may worry about some of the difficulties they may encounter as a result of this decision, such as court-related stress, legal costs and time lost while they are dealing with these matters. Ending a marriage can be challenging, but there are certain ways in which some people can make the entire process less burdensome. For example, some benefit from working with a divorce mediator. If you are considering mediation, it is important to explore the ins and outs of this route and discuss the idea with your spouse.

First of all, mediation offers a number of perks for many couples. for example, it can make the divorce process less expensive, reduce tensions and divorce-related conflict and help ensure the long-term success of a resolution. Mediation can be especially beneficial for those with kids since it can make the process easier for parents and may result in a more harmonious environment during such a potentially difficult time. These are some of the benefits you may want to bring up with your marital partner if you are thinking about mediation.

Ending a marriage can turn life upside down in many ways, and this is especially true for some unfortunate people who have been subjected to family violence or threats of violence. In Jersey City and across the state of New Jersey, those who are going through a divorce or struggling with post-divorce matters such as child support payments or custody and visitation may experience stress, depression or even anger. Sadly, these strong emotions can be so severe that they push someone to carry out an act of violence or threaten to harm someone, and victims need to take action swiftly.

If you are a parent, it is pivotal for you to do all you can to protect your child. Moreover, you may be a non-custodial parent but you could worry about the well-being of your child because you believe that their other parent is mistreating them or you have received threats involving your child. It is extremely important to take family violence and threats seriously and identify the proper course of action. For example, abuse may have an impact on child custody.

Those who have a very high net worth may have a more complex divorce for various reasons, especially those which are financial in nature. With that being said, the end of a marriage can also be tricky for those moving forward with a high asset divorce due to public attention. Sometimes, people in this position have to deal with a high-profile divorce that is highly publicized in newspapers, magazines, social media platforms and countless websites. It is vital to approach your divorce properly if you expect to face some of these challenges. At our New Jersey law office, we are well aware of the hurdles that some couples experience in this regard.

First, it is important to stay focused on your divorce regardless of what you read in the news or see people say online. Unfortunately, gossip can spread and can also serve as a source of distraction, at a time when there may be much at stake. Outside of financial concerns, there are many other aspects of the divorce process which can be even more difficult when a couple's divorce receives a great deal of attention, such as the outcome of a dispute over child custody.