Divorce

With the advances in reproductive technology, more people here in New Jersey and across the country are freezing embryos for later use. During the marriage, there is more than likely little controversy about this, but if a couple divorces, what happens to the frozen...

Friends and family mean well, but when it comes to ending your marriage and understanding the process, you should not believe everything you hear. There are numerous myths that do not seem to go away regarding the divorce process here in New Jersey. Below, some of...

When a marriage ends and New Jersey residents are unable to come to an amicable settlement, the proceedings can get quite contentious. One of the most fought over issues in a divorce is dividing the marital property. There are many things that one of the parties can...

More often than in decades past, older couples are deciding that even after decades of marriage, it is time to go their separate ways. Often, there are no children at home, and the major issues facing these couples as they divorce are financial ones. For example,...

If you're reading this, then you probably already know that Passaic County & Essex County have both placed stays on litigating divorce cases, and no one knows for sure who long it will be until these stays are lifted. Unfortunately, just because courts are...

After being married for decades, it can be difficult to watch it end. It can be even more difficult for a New Jersey resident to realize that the person who used to protect, love and care for him or her is now gone. It will be up to the individual to take precautions...

When someone cheats, it can break down the trust in a relationship, and it can be the reason you need to end your marriage. However, does adultery impact the divorce? Will it change the amount of alimony or division of your property? Will it affect who gets custody or...

Controversy has surrounded the union between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie since its inception. When Jolie filed for divorce, it made the news here in New Jersey and around the world. The shock of that announcement would have been enough for many fans of the couple,...

Most New Jersey residents have a picture in their minds of how they want their retirement years to be. Those plans can be in jeopardy when a couple approaching this stage of life divorce. Nearly every divorce comes with some form of economic consequences, but it might...

A divorce can be expensive. Not only do the fees add up when you need to go to court, but it can also take a long time to complete the process in court. This can be emotionally draining. You can save money, time and stress, however. Through mediation, you can avoid a...