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...
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How are retirement accounts handled in a New Jersey divorce?
Married couples living in New Jersey often share their resources and responsibilities. By pooling their assets and efforts, they can maintain a comfortable lifestyle. They may then worry about what happens if they decide to divorce. Both spouses may have contributed...
Does a parent’s sexuality matter to custody decisions?
The institution of marriage and family is dynamic, and sometimes, previously straight parents may come out as gay, leading to a divorce or come out as gay after the marriage has ended. When this happens, you may wonder how your orientation will impact the court’s...
Avoid these 3 mistakes during your divorce mediation
Mediation is among the most effective ways to resolve disputes during a divorce without going to court. It helps couples reach mutually beneficial agreements on issues like child custody, property division and spousal support while saving time, money and reducing...
Non-financial contributions to the marriage matter in divorce
It’s not unusual for spouses to share responsibilities when building a life together. For instance, your spouse may be the breadwinner while you take care of household duties, raise children or support the family in other ways. These non-financial contributions to the...
Can parents’ mental health struggles hurt them in custody cases?
Are you divorcing a co-parent with mental health issues? Alternatively, you may be the one worrying that your darkest mental health moments could strip you of custody of your beloved child(ren). In either situation, below is some information for those who may soon be...
Is mediation possible when couples can’t talk without fighting?
Divorce mediation is a way for couples to settle disputes outside of court. Successful mediation allows people to establish their own arrangements for property division, child custody and other important matters during divorce. If couples successfully set terms in...
Does a QDRO split a retirement plan in half?
A retirement plan, like a 401(k) or a pension plan, is a major asset. When couples get divorced, they often have to decide how to divide it. This is especially true with a gray divorce, which typically means the couple is over 50, because they are getting closer to...
3 ways a co-parent could make handover days difficult
The days you hand over your children to their other parent or pick them up from them can be among the hardest to manage after a divorce. This may be one of the few times you come face to face with the person you used to be married to, and as such they may milk that...
Is a business or professional practice vulnerable during divorce?
It may take years of specialized education and personal sacrifices to develop a business. Some people start their own retail shops, while others establish a professional practice after obtaining a graduate degree. A business or professional practice has a major...

