Adopting a child is such a fulfilling experience, both for the adoptive family and for the child themselves. However, the process is not without complexities, and many people involved in the process experience negative emotions and effects. While you can receive help...
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How may spouses hide assets in cryptocurrency?
Spouses sometimes hide assets during divorce for numerous reasons. Some may not feel like their ex-spouse "deserves" any of their money. Others may have a genuine fear of financial instability in the aftermath of a split. Whatever the case, however, this is an illegal...
Violating a Criminal Statute Will Not Automatically Result in a Final Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Domestic violence "describes a pattern of abusive and controlling behavior which injures its victim.” Corrente v. Corrente, 281 N.J. Super. 243, 246 (App. Div. 1995). New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., attempts to...
How can you split cryptocurrency during divorce?
Asset division is often highly complex, especially when couples have unique financial situations. For couples who own cryptocurrency, the asset division process becomes even more challenging. Dividing digital assets, like Bitcoin, is typically complicated because...
Mediation, collaboration: two alternatives to a litigated divorce
Uncontested divorce is an option that many couples choose when they want to end their marriage with minimal cost and conflict. By avoiding litigation, spouses may save time, money and stress while maintaining control over how their separation plays out. Divorce...
How do you value a classic car for divorce purposes?
If you are ready to file for divorce, you already may be thinking about negotiating a property division settlement with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. In New Jersey, divorcing spouses usually receive an equitable share of their marital estates. Consequently, while you may...
How much could a prenuptial agreement cost you?
Nobody contemplates divorce on their wedding day, but there is little reason both spouses should not prepare for the worst. Life happens, things change and on the day you wake up knowing you wish to move on from your marriage, you may want a prenuptial agreement to...
Valuing intellectual property in your divorce
Property division in divorce is rarely a walk in the park, since you and your spouse may have vested interest in much of the marital property. Who takes the car is a big question when dividing everything. Ideas get even trickier since there might not be anything...
Can you keep your business in a divorce?
Whether you sell pizza, provide security services or own a professional practice in your New Jersey neighborhood, your business has value. A divorce could affect the daily operations and determine if you can keep the doors open. According to Cornell Law School,...
What should I know when going into divorce mediation?
Mediation is an alternative option for settling your divorce, and as such, you need to enter into the process ready to have frank discussions. Preparing yourself for the negotiations is important to reaching your goals. U.S. News and World Report explain mediation...

