Divorce

If you’ve been ordered to pay alimony during your divorce, one of your first questions is likely how long those payments will last. You want to know when your obligation to provide support to your former spouse will end. Under New Jersey law, the duration of alimony...

Couples who own a business together will have to decide the fate of the company if they decide to divorce. For some, the answer will be to allow the business to remain open with them operating it as partners.  Trying to run a business with an ex isn’t an easy...

Purchasing a home is a main economic goal for many people. They want to stop paying rent and to accumulate equity. Married couples are often in a position to combine their resources and make that dream a reality.  The home where a married couple has lived together can...

Marriage equality became a reality for same-sex couples in the United States with the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision – but the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling did not automatically convert civil unions or domestic partnerships into marriages.  Unfortunately, same-sex...

If you’re wondering how long the divorce process takes in New Jersey, there is no definitive answer. The timeline varies, depending on factors like whether the divorce is contested or uncontested and other unique aspects of every situation. In most cases, the process...

You have reached a decision. You want a divorce. Maybe you are certain it is the correct decision, or perhaps you are not quite sure. If you are unsure, it is good to have some ways to check whether you are making the right decision or whether informing your partner...

If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse choose to live together, you need to set ground rules. While this option can offer several benefits, it may also lead to misunderstandings that could complicate your divorce. So, how can you peacefully live with your spouse during...

As you and your spouse, go through a divorce and begin dividing property, you realize that you want to keep the family home. You plan to live there even after the divorce. In order to get it, you simply propose to your ex that they can keep other assets. You may have...

What are your divorce goals? What about your top priorities during a divorce? If you have none, you are not alone. Many people go through divorce without understanding what they should prioritize. Having goals and priorities can guide your decisions and help you fight...

If you’re getting a divorce, your business may be one of your most important assets. Perhaps you and your spouse are joint business owners, so you both have a claim to the company. Or perhaps the business has grown significantly during your marriage, and so that...