If you are married and your relationship is not working out (which can be for a number of reasons), you may be thinking about getting a divorce. If you have made the decision to end your marriage, most likely, you are going through a period in your life that is filled...
New Jersey residents who are facing the prospect of a divorce are also usually facing quite a bit of uncertainty as well. A divorce can be life-changing, in many ways. Your family dynamics will obviously be changing significantly, but your finances may be greatly...
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about how divorce laws apply to men. One of the biggest is that stay-at-home dads can’t seek alimony. This absolutely isn’t the case. In fact, the spousal support laws in New Jersey are gender-neutral, which means that any...
Unless the split is initiated by some breach of fidelity or trust, most couples hope for an amicable divorce. Most New Jerseyans want a peaceful, or at least, non-contentious divorce. They simply want to start the next phase of their life in the best way possible....
The reasons for divorce can be complicated, at least that is what we all thought. Some studies have pointed to finances as being the primary driver, but the Harvard Business School has found that the most common reason for divorce. Behind the findings Behind HBS’s...
When a Roseland area couple decides to get divorced, they have often gone through a lot to get to this point. A divorce is an emotional time, but it can also cause many financial questions. One of the larger assets a couple owns is their retirement account, which can...
Those who have been ordered to pay alimony can end up facing financial challenges. This is especially true when the alimony order lingers for a significant period of time. While most alimony orders are only meant to be temporary in nature, some individuals try to game...
New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, meaning that during your divorce your marital assets will be divided in a fair fashion. It’s important to realize that this doesn’t mean that the marital assets will be divided equally. Instead, the court will assess...
Throughout marriages, couples in New Jersey build a life together. This involves having children, buying homes, growing bank accounts, retirement accounts, investment accounts, buying vehicles, starting and growing businesses and sharing what they have built together....
Recent celebrity divorces brought attention to the complexities that wealthier and older couples face when they end their marriage. Couples over 50 should be prepared to face the different challenges of a high-asset divorce. Gray divorce This term is used to cover...
