Divorce

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...

Divorce in New Jersey can disrupt both your personal life and your finances. One area that often creates confusion involves pension benefits you or your spouse earned during the marriage. You may wonder which parts count as marital property, how you can divide the...

Divorce is rarely easy, but when one spouse is uncooperative or hostile, the process can feel overwhelming. Emotions often run high during divorces, and while it’s not unusual for disagreements to occur, dealing with escalating ongoing conflicts can stall progress....

You have a beautiful home in a wonderful neighborhood, and you are happy to live there. You and your spouse bought the house five years ago, and you immediately thought of it as your forever home. You never planned to move again. However, you and your spouse have now...

Spouses preparing for divorce have many things on which they may disagree. Property division is often a key source of disputes. Both spouses might hope to retain the same assets. They may also disagree about what is actually fair, given the earning potential of both...