When two adults in New Jersey decide that they no longer want to stay married to each other, they have the option to end their relationship. However, they don't have the option of ending the relationship that they have with their children. Therefore, they may have to...
Year: 2019
Your spouse could be hiding assets during the divorce
You have dozens of things to worry about during divorce, most of which are probably running through your head all at the same time. Maybe you are concerned that you will not get alimony or that your soon-to-be ex-spouse might disagree with what you believe are your...
How women can divorce-proof their business
Women in New Jersey who own their own business may be frightened at the prospect of losing part or all of it in a divorce. If the business experiences growth during the marriage, it could be considered to be marital property. This means that it would be subject to...
Why some couples may want to consider a prenup
Some people in New Jersey may want to consider a prenuptial agreement before getting married. A prenup describes how finances will be handled in case of divorce. It may specify that one spouse will not request alimony, and it can outline what property will remain...
Divorce financial specialists and the divorce process
A divorce specialist may be helpful to some couples or individuals in New Jersey. This is a professional who has a background in areas specific to divorce, such as how to divide complex investments and the details associated with closely held business interests or...
Your ex does not have a right to alienate you from your children
Divorce is an adult issue; however, if you're a parent who is navigating proceedings or preparing to file a petition in a New Jersey court, you no doubt would agree that it is a decision that greatly affects children. Even so, you hopefully also know that you can...
Preventing financial disagreements with proper planning
Perhaps one of the most common subjects of disagreements for many couples in New Jersey is how to utilize and manage finances. In many instances, ongoing disagreements over how things should be done may lead to a divorce. If people have experienced divorce from their...
Mediation may save you money during divorce
Divorcing in New Jersey is a painful process. It can also be a lot more expensive than a couple first realizes. Not only can they lose a lot of their shared possessions during the split, but they may also need to pay for legal fees, quiet titles, moving and...
How do you keep a child custody agreement functional?
When you and your spouse choose to get a divorce in New Jersey, it is going to take some time to agree upon a child custody arrangement that will provide support and consistency to your children without creating too much stress for either parent. Establishing...
Negotiating pet custody during divorce
Many New Jersey couples treat their pets as part of the family, which may lead to complications during a divorce. When a couple decides to split up, it may not be clear who should get custody of the pets. While the letter of the law may view a pet as property in terms...