Divorce

Even for New Jersey couples who have children, money is an important concern when marriages end. Both parties want to be able to support themselves and their children after divorce. Therefore, it will be necessary to be sure that each former spouse is in the best...

When New Jersey residents end their marriages, their thoughts often turn to dividing up the marital estate. However, the couple's debts will also need to be dealt with in the divorce settlement. Doing so could get complex and contentious if the majority of the...

Newly engaged couples in New Jersey might be discouraged by the lingering statistics regarding the number of people who are ending their marriages. Even though many media sources are saying that the divorce rates are on the decline here in the United States,...

Statistics suggest that women across the country -- including many here in New Jersey -- who end their marriages often end up in financial distress. According to one source, a woman's income will drop approximately 27 percent in the first year after the divorce. In...

If you are considering divorce, or are currently involved in a divorce, you probably have many questions about your future. In addition to sorting through all the details of the divorce, such as dividing assets, custody and support, you may be concerned about the...

Allegations of domestic violence are taken seriously by family courts across the country, including those here in New Jersey. Therefore, when a court on the west coast was provided photographs indicating that Johnny Depp had abused Amber Heard, his wife of just 15...

Even as more couples here in New Jersey and around the country are deciding to end their marriages amicably, there are other couples who end up in courtroom battles. When parties are going through a divorce or have child custody issues, each of them might be looking...

Passaic County has stayed all further divorce proceedings. A stay is a court ruling that halts any further legal processes in a trial. Judges often order them in individual proceedings. However, Passaic County has recently stayed all divorce proceedings. This means...

It is understandable for New Jersey residents to feel a sense of relief and possibly accomplishment when they make the decision to end an unhappy and/or unhealthy marriage. However, this big decision will likely cause a chain reaction of dozens of other important...

Many New Jersey residents may feel understandably apprehensive as they approach court proceedings. They may worry that they will not know how to present themselves or even what may be expected of them. Luckily, there are various resources that interested parties may...