Divorce

If your spouse decides to file for divorce, they have to serve you with the divorce papers. This is often known as a divorce petition, and it is called a “Summons and Divorce Complaint” in New Jersey. But no matter what it’s called, this is the paperwork that you’re...

You and your spouse may have opened up various joint financial accounts when you were married. You could have a shared checking account where you both receive your paychecks, for example, or a shared investment account where you deposit your extra funds to grow wealth...

If you are getting a late-life (gray) divorce, you may already know things will change for you, potentially quite a lot. You probably expect to tighten your budget and rethink your spending habits, but the coming changes can also impact other parts of your life. Being...

People do strange things when they’re going through a divorce – and you cannot trust your spouse not to spy on you through your phone, laptop or other digital devices. Sometimes, a spouse who is nursing their wounded ego just wants to know what sort of life you are...

Splitting up is hard to do – and splitting up all the household stuff that you and your spouse have accumulated over the years can be even harder.  While a lot of couples initially focus on the big items, like their bank accounts, vehicles and investments, those are...

Statistics make it clear that getting married young increases the odds of divorce. Someone who gets married at 32 is much less likely to split up than someone who gets married at 18. Putting off marriage for another year, while in this age bracket, typically lowers...

The property division process during divorce is fraught with potential pitfalls. Spouses can find themselves disagreeing about everything from what their house is worth to who keeps the business. Retirement accounts, motor vehicles and other high-value assets often...

In a time when social media permeates every aspect of daily life, its impact on relationships, particularly during marital strain, cannot be understated. While platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter offer connectivity and community, they also harbor pitfalls...

Divorce is an emotionally charged process, and untangling finances can be a particularly stressful battleground. In New Jersey, economic mediation offers a solution for divorcing couples seeking to resolve financial issues outside the courtroom. Economic mediation is...

Dividing assets during divorce may turn contentious when a couple owns a business together. Accurately valuing the business becomes crucial to help ensure a fair and equitable settlement. Skipping this step can lead to resentment, and a host of other troubles, down...