Whether your marital partner cheated on you or you want to get a divorce because you are not happy in your relationship, you should never feel trapped in your marriage. However, it is extremely important to take steps to protect yourself (and your children) if you...
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3 benefits of mediation for high-asset divorces
There are many ways to pursue a divorce in New Jersey. Mediation of economic aspects is rapidly becoming one of the most common elements. This is true because it has many potential benefits, depending on the details of the case. These benefits might also apply to...
Lies about money during divorce
In high-asset divorces, the financial state of a couple is rarely what it seems at first. At least one side, probably the one with the most control over the money, is usually hiding something. Sometimes, this comes from honest mistakes about what the court might...
Nuanced financial issues in same-sex divorce
Divorce is never easy under the best of circumstances, but same-sex couples face unique issues when dealing with the legal process. Consider some of these standard divorce conditions. How are they sometimes more complex for same-sex couples? Determining spousal...
What is the point of a Case Information Statement?
When you decide to pull the plug on your New Jersey marriage, you have to file a document known as a Case Information Statement within 35 days of making your divorce filing. The document contains a multitude of important information about your earnings, assets,...
Dividing executive compensation during divorce
Divorce can be complex enough when the only financial assets are the family home, cars and bank accounts. Executives and business leaders tend to have properties that are much more complicated. Dividing these assets during a divorce is an act of balancing the...
Business partnerships that survive a divorce
Some marriages come out of mutual respect and youthful passion. When the latter fades away, the former might still survive. This is especially common among so-called business power couples. These people create empires together, but, upon careful consideration, might...
Organizing your finances helps to streamline property division
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, the property division phase of your divorce is the next big hurdle to clear. You may feel overwhelmed when faced with property division but preparing your finances in advance will make the process go much more...
Can economic mediation help control high-asset divorce costs?
The more assets you have, the more complex and costly the task of sorting through the financial aspects of your divorce will be. In the state of New Jersey, the courts will require many couples to participate in economic mediation. What is this and can it help to...
3 options for dividing the family business in a divorce
When it comes to the property division phase of your divorce, your family business may well be the most significant asset. There are three main options to consider with respect to the disposition of your business. 1. Sell the business outright Selling the business may...