When parents separate, mediation is used to help reach agreements in a calmer setting. Since children are directly affected by divorce outcomes, you may wonder if they can be part of that process or if it is limited to adults only. The short answer is usually no;...
When one spouse uses marital property for purposes unrelated to the marriage in the lead-up to divorce or while the relationship is clearly breaking down, it can shrink the assets available for division, potentially leading to an unfair outcome. Common examples...
No one enjoys co-parenting during the holidays. Even young children remember holiday seasons past when their parents were together. And while co-parenting over the winter has its low spots, there are ways to put a brighter spin on things that can coax kids’ smiles...
Who gets to keep the house in a divorce? Do you have specific valuables you want to keep after your marital estate is split? Will you be able to keep enough value from your estate to start a new life after your divorce? These are just a few questions you may have...
You face one of the most difficult challenges of your life: a high-asset divorce involving your children. New Jersey law demands that every custody decision serve the "best interests of the child." But when both parents hold substantial wealth, this core standard...
Saving for retirement throughout marriage can help spouses feel more confident about the future. Unfortunately, those savings are usually vulnerable during a divorce. Any deposits into 401(k)s or similar tax-deferred retirement savings accounts are potentially subject...
A high-net-worth divorce is not just the end of a marriage. Aside from the traditional splitting up of a family home and a checking account, it deals with complex investments, business interests and multiple properties. Each of these assets requires careful valuation...
Divorce marks the end of a chapter that was once filled with dreams, plans and emotional investments. After months of healing, most people aim to move forward, rebuild their lives and discover a new sense of stability. But what happens when an ex-spouse suddenly...
A major asset in many wealthy couples’ divorces is the country club membership. These memberships have high values but can't be divided as easily as other high-dollar assets. We’ll explore why below and also detail other assets that might offset any disparity over the...
You and your spouse have a relatively high net worth. A significant portion of that net worth comes from a large inheritance from your own parents. Now you and your spouse are going to get divorced. Your spouse is claiming that you have to divide the money with them,...
