A postnuptial agreement can help protect assets and set financial expectations in a marriage. However, enforcing this agreement during a divorce is not necessarily straightforward. Courts carefully review these contracts to ensure they meet legal requirements and do...
Alimony provides financial support to one spouse after a divorce, helping them maintain stability as they adjust to their new circumstances. In New Jersey, the court can award different types of alimony based on the needs of each spouse and the specifics of the...
Divorce can be a challenging process, but New Jersey's matrimony early settlement program (ESP) aims to make it easier for couples to reach an agreement. The ESP provides an opportunity for spouses to resolve their disputes without the need for a lengthy court trial....
Divorce mediation can be challenging, especially when adult children factor in. It is important to understand that these children, while no longer dependent financially, still play a role in the process. Their emotions can influence the mediation and decisions needed...
Divorce often brings complex emotions, especially when it comes to dividing assets. In New Jersey, specific rules guide how marital property gets divided. However, the process can become contentious when one spouse believes they deserve more than the other. For...
Having a prenuptial agreement (prenup) can significantly impact the divorce process. It may be beneficial to understand the key aspects of divorcing with a prenup and its implications. This may help you prevent future legal issues. The role of your prenup in the...
Whether you are thinking of filing for divorce or are already in the process, a divorce with children is challenging, to say the least. From telling the kids what is going on to supporting them through the adjustments your family faces, it is not an easy feat....
For most couples, retirement accounts represent the culmination of decades of hard work, sacrifice and practical financial planning. These accounts aim to provide a secure financial future in the golden years. However, amid a high-asset divorce, those carefully...
When the court issues a divorce order, it means that it has finalized the dissolution of a marriage. Although the divorce is already final, a divorce order can go through modifications based on the changes in the lives of divorced spouses. Divorcees who want to modify...
When a couple gets divorced, both parents are still responsible for taking care of the child’s physical, emotional, and financial needs. For example, both parents will generally make sure to contribute to their child’s education. If you have children in high school,...
