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If you face divorce and prefer not to go through a trial, the New Jersey Matrimonial Early Settlement Program may be an option. Instead, you and your spouse have a hearing before the ESP panel, neutral volunteer family law attorneys who will help you reach an...
As an older couple considering the possibility of divorce, you likely have unique and valid concerns. It is important to go into the situation understanding that divorce is different for older couples than it is for younger ones. Even the terminology sets you apart,...
Many people throughout the U.S. play the lottery in hopes of hitting it big. In most marriages, when this happens the spouses share the winnings as they would wages, inheritance and other forms of income. In the case of a lottery windfall during a separation or a...
If you choose to go through mediation for your divorce, then you will need to choose your mediator. This will be the first thing you and your spouse must come together to decide. It can be a great way to gauge how the rest of the negotiations will go. The mediator...
Divorcing couples seeking an alternative to the costly and emotional process of a courtroom battle may turn to mediation as a solution. Many couples are not familiar with how mediation works. One way to understand mediation better is to learn what a mediator does. A...
As a collector, you buy art that appeals to you directly. As an investor, you buy art you expect to appreciate in value. Most people are a little of both: collector and investor. Understanding why you acquired your pieces in the first place could help when it comes...
When you divorce, you and your spouse may have qualified assets to divide. These include 401(k)s, IRAs and annuities. As Kiplinger explains, dividing these assets may impact your tax liability. Dividing a 401(k) Your spouse has the right to claim all or part of your...
Divorce can take a toll on you in a variety of ways, but few are as potentially devastating as how it affects your finances. It can have an especially negative impact on women, as MarketWatch reports that most experience a 30% drop in their living standards after...
A parenting plan outlines how both parents will stay involved in their children’s lives after separation or divorce. New Jersey Courts have issued a guide to help parents develop a parenting plan. Who develops the plan? A family court can propose a plan, but you may...
Many physical, mental or emotional health issues may be linked to extreme stress in a person's life. MarketWatch notes that the stress created from an unhappy, an unhealthy or even an abusive relationship may find a person facing serious health problems. The same may...
