When a person decides to get a divorce, it is often one of the most challenging times of their life. Emotions can run high during this time, but many important matters need to be worked through. If one spouse is part of a family business, it is crucial to make sure it...
Some couples in New Jersey, even if they are divorcing, do not want the matter to get too contentious. This may especially be true for high-asset couples who may not want their names dragged through the mud, or their personal financial information made public as it...
We live in a connected world. Unfortunately, social media can begin to take on a life of its own when someone’s personal life is in turmoil. What many do not realize is that venting on a public platform can have consequences during a divorce. Bergen County courts will...
Most people would agree that love sometimes ends between spouses, but it rarely ends between a person and their pet. This truth is sometimes illustrated in divorce proceedings where spouses occasionally vigorously contest who gets custody of the pet. Over the years,...
If you watch television or movies, you probably get the impression that going through a divorce means spending hours and a lot of money fighting in court. However, there are other ways to handle the process. If you and your spouse agree to end the marriage, and you...
As a business owner married to your co-owner, you have unique concerns and considerations as you navigate divorce. For instance, how does dissolving your marriage affect your company? The American Bar Association offers three ways to tend to business interests during...
Life insurance policies purchased during your marriage may reflect valuable assets and also classify as marital property. Whether your policy is term or whole could determine how the court divides it under New Jersey's equitable distribution law. As explained by...
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...
