Divorce

Divorce is often seen as a young person’s game, something that happens in the messy middle of raising kids and building careers. However, more couples are choosing to part ways later in life, often after decades of marriage. This phenomenon, known as "gray divorce,"...

We often hear people say that “half of all marriages” end in divorce. It may surprise you to hear, but the divorce rate according to the Center for Disease Control is down. The divorce rate in New Jersey, according to the National Center for Family and Marriage...

Finances are often a source of strain between spouses. Even those who are comfortably well off can fight over money when one spouse prioritizes saving and investing for the future and the other always wants the newest, the biggest and the best of everything.  When one...

Gray divorce is becoming more common in New Jersey and your adult children might feel more surprised than you expect. You might assume they handle the change easily because they live independently. However, they could experience emotional challenges, financial...

The age of the people divorcing is largely what separates a “gray divorce” from any other divorce. People in their 50s or beyond who have spent decades together may face a complicated process when they choose to end their long-term marriages. Frequently, people worry...

Married couples share finances, which means those finances will have to be untangled if they opt to end the marriage. This is done through the property division process, which can be complex, depending on the marital estate.  One thing that some people who are going...

Divorcing spouses generally need to split their property and debts. That process is often the most contentious element of divorce. People may find themselves fighting over assets with emotional value and resources that represent significant investment, such as real...

Divorce can be emotional and stressful, especially when one spouse refuses to cooperate. You might wonder what happens if your partner won’t sign the papers or respond to the court. Many people believe that a divorce can’t move forward without both signatures, but...

Shared assets and financial obligations can make divorce a complicated process. Spouses have to find ways to split their property in a fair manner in accordance with the state’s equitable distribution statute. They also need to address their shared debts. A financed...