Divorce

Many people focus on the division of assets when they’re thinking about property division, but that’s not the only thing that has to be split. Divorcing couples also have to handle their marital debts.  There are two primary ways that marital debts can be taken care...

New Jersey is an equitable distribution state. Couples have to divide their property in a fair manner. If they cannot agree on what is fair, then a judge may ultimately make decisions regarding the allocation of marital assets and debts. In some cases, disputes about...

People preparing for divorce have to address a variety of different types of assets. The more successful the spouses have been during the marriage, the more complex their marital estate may have become. They may share an assortment of different types of investments,...

When older couples decide to divorce, the process is often more complicated than it is for younger couples. After all, they have remained married for longer and have more shared resources than younger couples. One spouse might depend on the other for medical or...

It may seem like the only time you hear about a husband receiving alimony after a divorce is when his wife is a celebrity and by far the larger earner of the two. In fact, it’s not as uncommon for women in all kinds of professions to be ordered to pay their husbands...

When a marriage ends, the division of property often becomes one of the most contentious elements of the divorce process. In New Jersey, an equitable distribution state, marital assets are not necessarily split 50/50—but rather in a manner the court deems fair.  This...

Divorce is often painted in harsh strokes—emotional upheaval, financial strain and legal battles. For many, it symbolizes failure or the collapse of a dream. But what if divorce could be a liberating new beginning instead of a tragic end?  Suppose it’s the end of a...

Social media has become a routine part of daily life, but during a divorce, it can carry serious risks. Courts increasingly use online content to assess credibility, behavior and financial claims. What may seem like an innocent post could end up as damaging evidence...

When spouses have accumulated valuable assets during marriage, they have a lot to handle during and after a divorce. Those who have purchased a home together have to make decisions regarding who stays in the home and also how they address home equity. Frequently, the...

Every state has different laws regarding divorce, including what circumstances justify divorce filings. New Jersey allows for no-fault divorce proceedings, like most other states. Either spouse can petition the courts to end a marital relationship because of...