Divorced couples in New Jersey may know finances and tax status might change following divorce. Filing as a single person may differ due to income variation, loss of deductions afforded married couples and deductions for dependant children. The way tax matters are...
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Changing names after a divorce in New Jersey
While changing a last name is relatively simple when marrying, returning to a maiden name can involve more hassle. The easiest way to change one's name is to ask a judge to order one's maiden name restored when finalizing a divorce decree. Challenges might arise...
What factors go into determining child support payments?
A few key points are taken into consideration when determining the required amount for child support payments in the state of New Jersey. Modifications to an agreement can possibly be made if one of the involved parties is not satisfied with the terms. One of the main...
An overview of the New Jersey divorce legal process
New Jersey residents who are looking to get a divorce may be interested in some information about the filing process. Depending on the views of both spouses, the process could be more or less complex. The first step in getting a divorce in New Jersey is to ensure that...
Can biological parents have contact after adoption in New Jersey?
Adopting a child or putting a child up or adoption is a serious decision that has important legal and life impacts for everyone involved. The defining feature of adoption that separates it from other kinds of care, such as foster care, is the complete, permanent and...
Dividing retirement plans in a divorce
While a person may have invested in and contributed to a 401 (k) plan without the aid of a spouse, the spouse may still be entitled to a portion of 401 (k) assets when a divorce occurs. New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, which means each party in the...
Divorced New Jersey parents must pay child’s college tuition
A New Jersey judge has ordered the divorced parents of a 21-year-old daughter to pay a portion of her tuition at an out-of-state college, even though they say she is estranged from them. The court ordered them to pay $16,000 of her Temple University bill this year and...
Encouraging numbers on divorce rates
It is a common misconception among New Jersey residents that roughly half of American marriages result in a divorce. However, while there may have been some truth to these discouraging statistics in recent decades, new data indicates that things may be changing. In...
New Jersey grounds for divorce
In the state of New Jersey, there are a total of nine grounds for divorce. These are reasons that the state recognizes for petitioning to dissolve a marriage. Grounds for divorce include abandonment, adultery, separation and irreconcilable differences. These grounds...
How is property divided in New Jersey?
Many couples do not think about what constitutes community and separate property until going through a divorce, but it may be important to consider what possessions and assets one is bringing into a marriage. When a couple in New Jersey divorces, each spouse keeps...

