Couples seeking a divorce in New Jersey have built entire lives together that suddenly have to be separated. Bank accounts and investments are easy to split, but what happens to material items like pieces of art? A lot of times, that depends entirely on how much it is...
Divorce
How can you prepare your finances for a divorce?
Divorce is a challenging time for New Jersey estranged couples with so much to consider. As you prepare for your time in court, it’s normal to worry about how the process will play out. However, you can ease things a bit by using these tips for preparing your finances...
Navigating social media during your New Jersey divorce
Social media is the first place many New Jersey residents go to share big life events with their friends and families. However, providing any details about your divorce may backfire. Change your privacy settings Your social media is an open book for your estranged...
Court-mandated mediation in New Jersey divorces
Due to mediation’s many benefits, it has become an integral part of the court's divorce process. There are two types of court-mandated mediation in New Jersey. Courts will often mandate it at some point during a couple’s divorce proceedings, either to attempt to...
What happens to student loans in divorce?
Student loans have a significant financial impact on many New Jersey residents. Yet, what happens to those who decide to divorce? Who is responsible for student loans after couples split up? Timing determines responsibility If you took out any student loans before...
How to deal with a broken family after divorce in New Jersey
"Broken family" isn’t an uncommon phrase to describe New Jersey families that are estranged or otherwise distant from each other. Broken families can also refer to families that have gone through divorce or legal separations - as the family is now seemingly split in...
When your spouse doesn’t want a divorce
New Jersey law allows you to get a divorce for any reason. However, it doesn't mean that your spouse has to agree. It's possible that your partner will actively take steps to draw out the divorce process. Fortunately, there are things that you may be able to do in an...
What can you expect when divorcing a narcissist?
New Jersey residents going through a divorce sometimes have a difficult time. However, when your spouse is a narcissist, it’s an especially challenging situation. This is what you can expect and what to do when divorcing a narcissist. Don’t expect an amicable divorce...
Dividing assets and liabilities in divorce
The decision to divorce inevitably brings a host of challenges and difficult emotions, but it is crucial for estranged New Jersey couples to take deliberate steps to ensure their individual financial security going forward. By heeding some key advice about how to...
How does depression affect marriage?
Any marriage in New Jersey takes effort on the part of both spouses to work. Unfortunately, when one person is battling depression, it could have an impact on the marriage and lead to divorce. Depression and divorce Depression doesn’t automatically mean that a married...