If you want to ensure your financial stability post-divorce, then you need to have a solid game plan going into the property division process. Whether you expect to resolve this matter through negotiation or litigation, you need to know how to develop the legal...
Divorce
What happens if my spouse requests alimony?
When one spouse requests alimony during a divorce, it may be opposed by the other spouse. Both spouses should be familiar with how an alimony request is treated and when a request for alimony may be granted. Factors used to determine alimony A variety of factors are...
There are benefits to staying offline during the divorce process
Going through a divorce is something that can be a much easier process when you have a support group to lean on. However, posting publicly on your social media pages may do more harm than good. You might be looking for people to relate to what you are going through....
Bankruptcy can facilitate, or delay, divorce proceedings
Since finances are an oft-cited reason for marital problems, it is not surprising that many who are contemplating a divorce also may be considering whether or not they should also file for bankruptcy. New Jersey couples may be reluctant to file for bankruptcy right in...
Why is it important to keep your children out of divorce conflict?
Even though there could be a lot of positive outcomes of a divorce, that doesn’t mean it isn’t an emotionally taxing process for everyone involved. As you acclimate to life without your ex-spouse, it’s especially important to keep your children out of conflict or...
When is it time to go to trial for a divorce?
When a marriage comes to an end, many New Jersey couples attempt to make the process quick and painless by working together for mutually beneficial agreements over child custody and property distribution. However, sometimes quick and painless isn’t possible when one...
Am I able to change my child custody order?
Life is full of unexpected challenges. You might think that things will settle after a divorce – and they probably have – but that doesn’t mean you won’t face another obstacle down the road. For divorced couples with kids, you may come across a time when your custody...
Why parents get involved in the prenuptial process
Older Americans in New Jersey and elsewhere will soon begin transferring as much as $60 trillion in assets to their children and grandchildren. At the same time, there has been an increase in the number of younger married couples who are seeking prenuptial agreements....
The top three challenges divorced women face
Women in New Jersey who have gone through a divorce face unique challenges. While divorce can definitely affect men, it affects women in some ways that are different. Here are the three biggest challenges women face after divorce.Women often face unique financial...
Consider all that is at stake before a strategic divorce
Some New Jersey couples are considering strategic divorce in order to save money on taxes, help an ill spouse qualify for Medicaid or secure more funding in order to help pay for a child's college education. However, before a couple decides to get divorced on paper in...