Freezing marital assets is a part of some New Jersey divorces. While not every divorce will require marital assets to be frozen, the practice is not uncommon. Marital assets may be frozen in high net worth divorces or particularly contentious divorces. How and why...
Divorce can bring many problems and be a difficult time in anyone's life because it involves splitting a wide variety of assets and possessions. One of those may be a family pet. Divorcing dog owners have to decide on care and custody arrangements when they split up....
One of the most common sources of debt for people in New Jersey, and elsewhere around the country, is student loans. If you’re going through a divorce, you and your spouse both may have student loan debt. During the property division process, you will have to decide...
Stepparent adoption is a way to provide the best possible outcome for children who have lost one parent and are looking for stability in their lives. Unfortunately, this arrangement is not always straightforward. Here's what you need to know if you're considering this...
New Jersey residents seeking to end their marriage can pursue two different paths depending on their situation. The two options available to end the marriage are divorce and annulment. Annulment is relatively rare. Divorce is far more commonplace, and when the spouses...
Although the arbitration and mediation processes do have similarities in the New Jersey legal system, they also have important differences that carry potentially significant legal consequences for the parties involved. Here, we'll explore the differences between...
Maintaining excellent credit helps people in many ways, such as lowering loan interest rates. New Jersey spouses dealing with divorce may worry about how the proceedings could impact their credit score. A divorce might not directly affect a credit rating, but the...
Divorce in New Jersey involves dividing assets between the two spouses. The process could prove costly when one or both spouses make mistakes with their finances. Protecting and preserving assets could become a top priority for someone who worked hard to build up...
In New Jersey and throughout the country, deciding to end a marriage is rarely an easy decision. Whether a spouse wants to file for divorce or has recently been served with a divorce petition, the situation can be stressful. People who schedule consultations with...
If you share a child with a former partner, you will likely need to work with that person to raise that son or daughter. Although it can be frustrating to work with your child's other parent, there are actions you can take to make it easier to do what's best for your...
