In many cases, an inheritance is considered a separate asset, meaning that it does not go through property division and you do not have to split it with your ex during a divorce. Other separate assets may include gifts that were given directly to you during the...
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Can you keep your marital standard of living after divorce?
If you’re divorcing a spouse after many years of marriage, and your spouse significantly outearns you, it’s understandable if you’re concerned about experiencing a significant change in your standard of living. That can be especially concerning if you largely stopped...
What is a parenting coordinator?
When parents divorce or go through a separation, they may need someone outside of the situation to step in to lend a hand. For example, they could consult a parenting coordinator, who is a neutral professional, to help them manage ongoing disputes about things like...
10 documents to bring to an initial meeting with a divorce lawyer
A first meeting with a divorce attorney can represent a turning point in a spouse's life. Many people are nervous about consulting with a divorce attorney and may fail to do proper preparation before they arrive. Gathering the 10 documents described below can...
What is a wife entitled to in a divorce in NJ?
Divorce in New Jersey can raise urgent questions about finances, property, and your future. If you are a wife navigating this process, it is important to know that the law does not automatically grant you a fixed share of assets or support. Instead, New Jersey courts...
3 terms that don’t belong in a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements help to clarify what people want during a marriage and also what they expect if they divorce. In most cases, prenuptial agreements reduce conflict during a divorce. In some cases, couples attempt to include terms in prenuptial agreements that may...
3 potential benefits of mediating custody disputes
If there is one thing that divorcing spouses may agree about, it is likely that both of them want as much time as they can secure with their children moving forward. Those priorities are technically at odds as they attempt to negotiate a settlement, as more time for...
What is the legal limit in New Jersey?
The legal limit in New Jersey, or the upper limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC), is typically set at 0.08%. This applies to most drivers in most situations. While it is possible to be arrested for impaired driving even below this limit, breaking the limit and...
What is economic mediation in New Jersey?
People who are going through a divorce have to divide the property and assets that they accumulated during the marriage. In New Jersey, economic mediation is the process that’s used to take care of this. It gives the parties a chance to agree that the marriage is...
Can you be divorced but still tied together financially?
Ending a marriage does not always mean every financial connection disappears at the same time. Even after the legal process is over, some couples are surprised to find that their money, debts and long-term obligations are still closely linked. This can create...

