Divorce

The amount of time that a divorce will take to finalize in New Jersey depends greatly on whether or not it is contested. If a divorce is uncontested, a court hearing may be scheduled for the judge's next date of availability. In some cases, a judge may have an opening...

Getting divorced is a huge life change, but it doesn't have to be a harrowing one. The laws on separation and divorce are extremely clear; state code covers a host of related issues such as child support, custody arrangements, property division and even the timelines...

New Jersey allows someone to file for divorce within certain periods dependent upon the reasons listed for ending the marriage. In cases of adultery, the court does not require a waiting period. When a spouse charges extreme cruelty, the person can file after three...

Residents of New Jersey who are seeking a divorce must often find a balance between strong emotions and practical concerns about their finances. Where a couple has diversified assets, the process generally requires even more attention to asset taxation, immediate cash...

New Jersey residents who are contemplating a divorce or already embarked upon the process will need an accurate accounting of their financial affairs in order to divide the marital property fairly. The services of a forensic accountant could be helpful in such an...

New Jersey residents may have read past information about marriage and prenuptial agreements. As times change and opinions evolve, prenups are becoming more popular. One consideration in a prenup is separate property. Separate property is any real estate that a spouse...

Legislators have sent a bill that seeks to change alimony laws in New Jersey to the governor for his signature. While Garden State residents supported changes to the alimony statutes, some are now asking the governor not to sign it. The bill, A-845, is a combination...

New Jersey investors may have heard that the founder of the well-known hedge fund Citadel LLC has filed for divorce, though it is unclear whether this will impact the firm directly. Billionaire Kenneth C. Griffin filed divorce papers on July 23, citing irreconcilable...

New Jersey couples who wish to end their relationship may wonder about staying linked together well after the divorce if they own property together. Generally, real property that is mortgaged in both individuals' names will continue to be the joint debt of both...

In New Jersey, everything acquired by either spouse during marriage is considered a marital asset subject to equitable distribution in a divorce, with some minor exceptions. What some couples may not realize is that the marital property rule applies to illiquid assets...