When a spouse asks for a divorce, it can be shocking and upsetting. Even if the marriage is rocky, the decision to divorce can be the start of a complex process with an uncertain outcome. If the other partner wants to save the marriage, he or she may take desperate...
Complex Divorce
Finances at risk even in high-asset divorce
Even those in New Jersey with significant assets may struggle after a divorce if they do not plan well. A marriage breakup can be emotionally and financially devastating, and those who make emotional decisions may have a more difficult time in the months and years...
Fault not necessary for New Jersey divorce
During summer months, divorce rates often spike. Perhaps this is because couples wish to have the unpleasantness over with before the school year starts, or it may be that disappointing summer events such as vacations are the convincing factor for those who have been...
Dividing educational funds in a divorce
Forward-thinking parents may have their children’s futures in mind from the time they are very young. Well before a child is ready to go off to college, some New Jersey parents may have set aside a significant amount of money for tuition and other expenses. However,...
Does divorce automatically mean alimony?
Alimony is not a guaranteed result of divorce. In fact, spousal support is much less common than in past generations, mainly because more marriages include spouses who both work. However, there are certain factors a New Jersey court will consider when determining...
Knowing when the time is right to divorce
For many New Jersey couples, tough times are part of a normal and evolving marriage. For others, however, tough times come more frequently than the good times, and it can wear them down. It is not always easy to know when a marriage is essentially over. Making the...
When a business is part of divorce asset division
Owning a family business can mean additional questions and concerns during a divorce. Whether the entrepreneur started the New Jersey business before or after getting married, there may be legal matters that can complicate asset division and jeopardize the future of...
Prepare early for an imminent divorce
When divorce is looming, it may feel overwhelming, both emotionally and practically. Even if neither spouse has filed papers to begin the divorce process with the New Jersey courts, there are important steps one can take to improve the chances of obtaining a fair and...