When most people think of splitting the assets in divorce, they do not think about health insurance. Yet, as Fidelity so politely puts it, health insurance is a valuable asset, too. Unlike stocks or the family home or life insurance, you cannot really divvy up health...
Divorce requires honesty, and the laws set the process up to be as fair as possible. Fairness is particularly important when it comes to the division of marital property. For a divorcing couple, the issue of fairly dividing property may become difficult when one...
Navigating life post-divorce with children is complicated, and you are likely to come across many issues you did not anticipate when drafting your child custody agreement. One such issue has to do with taxes or, more specifically, which parent may claim the child as a...
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...
Divorce itself is a difficult process, but dealing with the aftermath can also be a challenge. Particularly if you have children, continuing to parent with your ex-spouse can be one of the most difficult parts of your new single existence. Co-parenting can be...
If you pay alimony in New Jersey, the court likely gave you an end date when you will no longer have to pay. You may also not get an end date in some situations. However, regardless of whether the court put a time limit on the payments, certain circumstances could end...
Divorce is never an easy subject to raise, be it in New Jersey or anywhere in the U.S. The option of divorcing your spouse is an after the result of a thorough analysis of your marriage, thereby determining that your relationship is unsalvageable. But who is the best...
New Jersey newlyweds likely do not think they will ever spend a day apart. They want to share their lives and believe that the more successful they become, the longer their marriage will last. However, there is an alarming trend occurring that shows the opposite is...
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...
