If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, the property division phase of your divorce is the next big hurdle to clear. You may feel overwhelmed when faced with property division but preparing your finances in advance will make the process go much more...
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Winning the approval of the court for relocation with your child
Perhaps you received a promotion at work that requires you to relocate across the state. Since you are the custodial parent, your young son will relocate with you, but only with the permission of a judge. How will you win the approval of the court? The best interests...
What happens to retirement during a New Jersey divorce?
Property division is a main point of interest, and often contention, in a divorce. One primary concern in many contested divorces is what happens to retirement accounts or pensions. Individuals work hard to prepare for life after leaving the workforce, so they...
3 ways to ease your children into life after divorce
Divorce can be difficult for minor children, who can feel helpless and confused in the swirl of events. They have no say in the sudden upheaval overtaking their lives or the changes they must face. All of this may result in a negative impact on their mental health,...
Can economic mediation help control high-asset divorce costs?
The more assets you have, the more complex and costly the task of sorting through the financial aspects of your divorce will be. In the state of New Jersey, the courts will require many couples to participate in economic mediation. What is this and can it help to...
3 options for dividing the family business in a divorce
When it comes to the property division phase of your divorce, your family business may well be the most significant asset. There are three main options to consider with respect to the disposition of your business. 1. Sell the business outright Selling the business may...
What are the differences between mediation and arbitration?
A divorce takes time, negotiation and compromise. Absent that, a judge will make decisions that impact the rest of your life. You may consider trying an alternative route to resolve your divorce, such as mediation or arbitration. When all roads lead to divorce,...
What goes into a parenting plan?
Separation and an eventual divorce elicit a chain reaction of personal and legal ramifications. Your children remain your focus throughout, and understanding how a parenting plan works can help add stability in an uncertain landscape. The court requires a parenting...
What is community and separate property?
When going through a divorce, you will have to deal with the division of assets. This is often one of the most difficult parts of the divorce for many people. To understand asset division better, it is important to understand community and separate property first and...
When can courts mandate mediation?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that allows you and your spouse to agree on the terms of your divorce without litigating it in court. It offers you significant benefits in terms of time and money savings. It also frees up judges to address...