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...
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How does gray divorce affect your adult children?
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...
Accessing retirement resources in a gray 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...
How can you protect your credit during a divorce?
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...
What if one spouse goes on a pre-divorce spending spree?
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...
4 ways divorce can affect your business — and how to prepare
Divorce is always personal, but when you own a business, it affects more than just your home life. For many entrepreneurs, a company represents years of hard work, investment, and personal risk. When a marriage ends, the business can face complex legal and financial...
Can you get divorced without your spouse’s consent?
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...
Fairly addressing a financed vehicle in a New Jersey divorce
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...
How are pension benefits split in a New Jersey divorce?
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...
Dealing with difficult spouses in divorce
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....