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...
If your ex is not respecting a parenting time or custody order, or if your former partner is accusing you of violating an order, you should review the penalties associated with these violations. There are many different reasons why parents fail to abide by the terms...
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,...
