Those considering or currently going through a divorce are wise to prepare for a thorough process. State law generally requires both parties to list all assets for consideration during the property division portion of the divorce. But what happens to those assets? Is...
There is no doubt that family law cases can be some of the most difficult legal issues for all parties involved – the families, the judge and even the attorneys in the case. Emotions run high in many different types of family law cases and the issues to address often...
When we think of domestic abuse, it is usually in the context of physical or emotional trauma. For the abuser, however, the motivation for inflicting harm on an intimate partner is to gain control over them. The abuse can take whatever form, including financial, that...
New Jersey residents who divorce later in life have different concerns than younger people as they head toward retirement. Not only are their goals and outlook more focused on consolidating assets, but their plans don’t usually involve a career change or starting a...
Going through a divorce is not just hard on the two adults whose marriage is ending. It is also hard on the couple’s children. Their lives will be changed entirely based on a decision out of their hands. While there will inevitably be a number of changes, the goal of...
When a Hackensack area couple decides they need to get a divorce, it is often an emotionally fraught time. A divorce doesn’t always bring out the best in people, and the negotiations over property division can sometimes be contentious. If one spouse is angry or...
When New Jersey residents begin the process of a divorce, they may hope for a clean break from their spouse when the divorce is complete. It doesn’t always work out that way. If the spouses have children together, they will have to continue to work together to raise...
You and your business partners may have worked for years building your business from the ground up and turning it into a successful and lucrative enterprise. Your business might be your most valuable asset. Sadly, your marriage might not have been as successful as...
For New Jersey couples contemplating divorce, the subject of property division is one of the most problematic concerns. Having a basic grasp of how marital assets are divided in a New Jersey divorce can help both parties set reasonable expectations for how their...
If your marriage is not working out and you and your partner feel that you need to divorce, it does not necessarily mean that you will end up in court. It may be more straightforward and less costly if you go the mediation route instead. Some of the issues that you...
