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Month: August 2015

Actor Terrence Howards Divorce Settlement Overturned

A judge recently overturned a divorce settlement between actor Terrence Howard and his second wife, Michelle Ghent. The judge ruled that Howard was coerced into the settlement. Howard argued that Ghent threatened to leak private details about him if he refused to sign the settlement. The private details included a video of Howard dancing naked […]

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How Is Inheritance Factored Into Property Division

Property division is one of the biggest factors for divorcing couples. It is important that you know your legal rights and what assets are considered joint within the marriage. It is common for one spouse to acquire property or funds through inheritance. For example, when the family member of one spouse passes away, that person […]

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Equitable Distribution Of Property May Not Be Equal In New Jersey

The title of the movie “Yours, Mine and Ours” pretty accurately summarizes equitable distribution laws in New Jersey. Unlike community property states in which pretty much everything a couple owns is treated as being joint property in the event of a divorce, equitable distribution classifies some property as separate and some of it as marital. […]

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What Are Some Considerations For A Prenuptial Agreement

The use of prenuptial agreements in New Jersey is not a controversial topic these days. Indeed, the state law governing the use of such agreements dates back to the 1980s. What this means is that if you want to enter into a prenuptial agreement, your ability to do so will not be the possible subject […]

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