Do you want to end your marriage amicably? How you initiate that first, all-important conversation with your spouse can set the tone for your entire divorce process. If you approach the situation with empathy, honesty and respect, you may find that all of your...
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Damage control during divorce: Protecting your reputation
The stigma associated with divorce has largely faded – but that doesn’t mean a divorce can’t damage both your personal and professional reputation. When a divorce turns acrimonious and ugly allegations start flying, you may feel like a public spectacle. People you...
How to financially prepare for a divorce
The divorce process is complicated. Not only are you dealing with the ending of your relationship, but countless practical things must be considered and decided as well. While you may be focused on property division and creating a fair parenting time schedule, don't...
3 challenges when dividing real property during a divorce
Many married couples decide to purchase homes where they live together during their marriages. They convert an ongoing financial obligation to pay for housing into a source of equity by paying off a mortgage instead of simply paying rent. Others may purchase vacation...
Could a sleep divorce improve or doom a struggling marriage?
The idea of a sleep divorce flies in the face of what people typically expect from marriage. Joining lives usually means sharing a home and also a bedroom. Spouses typically sleep together after getting married. Sharing a sleeping space can lead to improved intimacy...
How same-sex divorces are different
The recognition of same-sex marriages and relationships has come a long way in recent years, with legal victories finally paving the way for marriage equality. What happens when same-sex couples divorce, however? The process of dissolving same-sex marriages can...
Common complexities when dividing property during divorce
New Jersey divorces are often fraught with emotional challenges and practical complications. Even elements that people expect to be simple can often be very difficult to manage. For example, property division initially may seem like a relatively simple issue to...
Can your spouse refuse to cooperate with the divorce petition?
If your spouse does not want to get divorced, you may be worried that they are going to make things difficult. In fact, maybe they have told you that they are not going to cooperate and they refuse to get divorced. They believe that this ends the conversation because...
3 actions that could constitute dissipation of marital assets
Divorce proceedings often require intense negotiations. Spouses have to identify their marital property, disclose their separate property and then determine how to divide their assets with one another. This process can take weeks or may ultimately require litigation....
Can I retire if I’m still paying alimony?
If you’re among the many spouses over 50 considering divorce, you may already be anticipating that you’ll be the one paying spousal support. If your spouse left the workplace to raise the kids and never got back into full-time work, it’s a real possibility (depending...