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,...
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...
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...
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...
Typically, parents who are going through a divorce must comfort their school-aged children who may not necessarily understand what a divorce is. But if you are going through a gray divorce—or, divorce over the age of 50— then you face a very different challenge:...
New Jersey courts have established an Early Settlement Program for married couples who want to avoid a divorce trial. The ESP involves mediation before a panel of volunteer family law attorneys who strive to help the pair reach a fair settlement. Before filing for...
When a husband-and-wife team operates a family-owned business together, a divorce raises issues. One big question is who will keep the business running after the couple splits. Under New Jersey's equitable distribution rules, all assets and properties acquired during...
When going through a divorce in New Jersey, it is vital to know if you are eligible for alimony. The state calculates alimony very differently from child support. There is no specific formula for alimony. There are a variety of factors to look at before determining...
