Divorce

Sometimes, a person needs a divorce because she or he is not happy in a marriage or otherwise cannot remain in the marriage. This can become a difficult situation when one spouse does not work. Usually, this is a spouse who stays home to take care of the children. In...

As you and your spouse begin the divorce process, you may need to pay particular attention to your respective retirement accounts and pension plans. These form part of your marital property. As such, you must divide them between you in a fair and equitable manner....

In many divorce cases, one parent is named the parent of a primary residence. When one parent is named the parent of primary residence, that means the other parent is going to have parenting time. How and when parenting time is accomplished is a very personal...

January is the beginning of a new year, but for many people, this month marks the end of their marriages. This month is so popular for divorces that people in the field often refer to it as Divorce Month. It tops all other months for the number of filings every year....

New Jersey couples like you who are mid-divorce will have your hands full with everything you must accomplish in order for the divorce to be legitimized. We at Cipriano Law Offices, P.C., are here to discuss how a spouse may potentially take advantage of the confusion...

One of the focal points of mediation during a New Jersey divorce is likely to be property division, although many couples use the process to determine all aspects of the process, including child custody matters and spousal support. In preparing for mediation, per USA...

New Jersey divorce is often a situation filled with tension and anger. It can lead you to say things about your partner that are less than pleasant. However, if you have children, you should be more careful about what you say around them. Badmouthing your spouse in...

A decision to divorce typically prompts many family life changes. Child custody issues often are a central focus of New Jersey divorce proceedings. There are numerous types of custody, and the more a parent understands the legal implications of each type, the easier...

When a New Jersey couple decides to end their marriage, it is not uncommon for financial issues to be a central focus of proceedings. In many cases, the court orders child or spousal support in divorce -- sometimes, both. A woman who has been paying spousal support to...

Many businesses operate under partnerships. If one of the partners is getting a divorce, it can negatively impact the other partner's business assets. Especially in equitable distribution states like New Jersey, where property is not always divided 50/50, it is...