When a couple gets married, their finances become deeply intertwined and continue to do so over the years. As a result, separating these finances in the event of a divorce can be difficult. If you are getting divorced, you may have questions and concerns about your social security benefits. Read on to learn more about who […]
Filing for bankruptcy can be an incredibly stressful process. In addition, a divorce can be a stressful and emotional upheaval. If these two things occur at the same time, you may feel completely overwhelmed. These feelings are normal. It is important to know that filing for bankruptcy during a divorce is something that occurs, and […]
When a couple gets married, they combine certain assets. So, if they are getting divorced, what happens to their shared assets? Many people wonder what they are entitled to in their divorce. Read on to learn more about equitable division in New Jersey and what you are entitled to in your divorce. Marital Property vs. […]
Alimony is a matter that is considered in many divorces. What many people do not realize is that there are different types of alimony. Additionally, alimony is often stigmatized and has a lot of false connotations. For example, many people assume gender plays a role in alimony decisions, but this is not the case. No […]
In 2010, the New Jersey Legislature amended its Statute of Fraud’s writing requirement, adding subsection (h), requiring a writing for any “promise by one party to a non-marital personal relationship to provide support or other consideration for the other party….” N.J.S.A. 25:1-5(h). In a recently reported trial court decision, the trial court found it appropriate […]
Going through a divorce is a complicated process, as it requires the division of two people’s lives that were brought together as one. In most cases, this significantly impacts the future of both these parties as well as other family members who are involved. These impacts can be emotional and financial, as it is possible […]
A significant part of divorce proceedings for a couple is dividing their property between the two of them. In doing so, the property is broken down into two main categories: marital property and separate property. It is important for spouses entering into divorce proceedings to understand these matters, as it can impact their future after […]
As most things do, divorce has changed over time. There have been common similarities between divorces over the years that have caused several trends to arise. These can be beneficial to be aware of, as they have the potential to impact anyone potentially facing a divorce. Continue reading below about these new trends and retain […]
Going through a divorce is often an overwhelming process for both spouses as well as their families. This is because it requires the separation of lives that were brought together over a period of time. When this happens, these lives are generally intertwined in many ways, including their assets. Dividing these assets is usually difficult […]
Going through a divorce can often be complicated, as it requires separating two lives that were once brought together. When spouses find themselves in these situations, they often wonder what they are entitled to when they officially split from their partner. This raises the question of who can keep the house or car and how […]