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...
High-asset divorce often brings to mind neverending drama. Most people have tabloids to thank for this. Many of these publications sought every bit of sensational information they could to attract readers. Some of the allegations are true; just as many are not. In...
Individuals preparing to file for divorce in New Jersey may choose to go through the process of mediation. According to FindLaw, mediation may help couples have more control over the elements of the divorce agreement. If both spouses are willing to negotiate and...
Child Custody and Co-Parenting Plans For many couples, one of the most challenging parts of filing for divorce is figuring out custody arrangements. In New Jersey, divorcing parents may create and file a parenting plan that covers the responsibilities of both parents...
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 you seek a divorce, you and your spouse must decide how to split your joint possessions. After you appraise the value of any property, assets and business interests acquired during the marriage, the court determines how to split this marital property reasonably...
Much may happen to you in the months and years following your divorce, among which may be being presented with the opportunity to move away from Hackensack. However, relocating becomes infinitely more complicated when you and your ex-spouse have children together....
Asset division during a divorce is often complex. This is especially true when it comes to retirement assets, which are among the most hotly debated divorce topics between couples. Different retirement accounts are split up in different ways, and it is important for...
New Jersey courts have the right to appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) at their discretion. This is representation for children in sensitive and challenging cases of child custody for the purposes of time and visitation. The reasons for this appointment can include...
