When you are going through a divorce and you share children with the other person, a judge often decides what kind of custody arrangements will occur. Typically, this involves calculating the "best interest" of a child. With that said, understanding what "best...
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 part of your divorce agreement, you give up the marital home to your soon-to-be-former spouse. Do you know how to transfer ownership of the property legally? SFGATE describes how quitclaim deeds work for the property division phase of divorce. Handle this step...
When determining child custody, the courts in New Jersey assumes the child's well-being will be better if he or she has the opportunity to spend time with each parent, unless there is evidence that proves otherwise. Determining factors relate to what is in the best...
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,...
Even amicable New Jersey divorces can become contentious when deciding who gets the family home, vehicles and other assets. If you and your spouse know a divorce is best but dread the stress and anxiety that often accompanies the traditional process, mediation may be...
There are multiple ways to make parenting work for you after a divorce. Of course, if you have children with your ex-spouse you will still need to continue raising your children with them after you finish the divorce itself. Depending on your relationship with your...
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...
