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...
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...
