The only difference between separation and divorce is that with a separation, you do not seek to legally end your marriage contract. In addition, New Jersey does not recognize legal separation, so it is merely an agreement between you and your spouse. Forbes suggests...
Divorce negotiations in New Jersey and around the country often become contentious when alimony or spousal support is discussed, which is why these matters are frequently left to family law judges to decide. When determining how much alimony should be paid or whether...
People in New Jersey who are getting a divorce might be worried about its impact on their job. As stressful as divorce can be, losing a job or hurting a career because of it can make the situation even worse. Some people might think that it is not a problem if they...
In New Jersey, divorce actions are heard by the Superior courts. Generally, the court that will preside over a particular divorce is the one in the county where one or both of the spouses live at the time of the divorce filing. Once the divorce complaint been filed,...
Settling a divorce is oftentimes incredibly grueling and challenging for the couple. One of the most difficult aspects of the divorce is having to see who will take have physical custody of the child. As hard as the situation might be, sometimes parents have to go...
Of the many challenges surrounding divorce, financial matters can rank quite high. After many years together, a married couple’s assets and property have become substantially intertwined. Attorneys and spouses can sometimes spend years undoing these knots fairly and...
No marriage is perfect, and every couple has their ups and downs. But how can you tell when a heated argument is pushing your relationship into divorce territory? The survival of a marriage is dependent on countless different factors and will vary from couple to...
Marital situations can change. The bond you and your partner once had might not be as strong as it once was. You want to stay with your spouse, but those uncertainties, combined with your improved financial situation, might mean you need more protections. Sometimes...
When you get married, you believe you’ll be in love forever. For some, this is true. For others, the relationship becomes more and more abusive with time. Getting out of that situation can be one of the hardest things a person has to go through. It’s even more...
While New Jersey parents who are getting a divorce cannot prevent it from affecting their children, they can help their children at this time. First, it is important for parents to tell the children about the divorce when they have made their decision. They need to do...
