In the vast majority of divorces, it is more advantageous to try and negotiate divorce terms and settle as compared to taking the divorce to court. Taking a divorce to court can be extremely expensive both in time and money, and often is very stressful. However, in...
You may have some personal possessions that you do not want to part with, and yet your upcoming divorce makes it possible or even likely that you will have to sell them off to split the value between yourself and your spouse. Still, it is possible to work out an...
If you or your soon-to-be ex-spouse has retirement accounts, you likely need to divide them as part of your divorce. For plans that fall under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, obtaining a qualified domestic relations order is essential. A QDRO is a court...
If you are going through a divorce in New Jersey, you may have concerns that your spouse will claim that you participated in a form of child abuse. He or she may make such claims with the intent of getting a settlement in his or her favor. If these claims are to hold...
Sometimes, college applicants feel that they must clear several obstacles to secure financial aid. Applicants with divorced parents have additional hurdles to conquer. Divorced parents should see what U.S. News & World Report says about navigating the financial...
Mediation offers a number of possible benefits to couples seeking a way to complete a divorce without the acrimony and stress of a court setting. One of the most attractive qualities of mediation is that couples may end their marriage with more money in their wallets....
When you are the primary income earner in your marital home in Marlton, you understand the impact that your divorce may have on your ex-spouse's financial stability. This understanding may make it easier for you to accept the need to provide them with financial...
Unless you were the main breadwinner in your relationship, you may have cause to seek alimony when your New Jersey marriage comes to an end. You may feel particularly inclined to do so if you sacrificed your own career or education for the sake of your spouse’s, or if...
Some individuals meet divorce with a fair amount of spite and anger, but what happens when your ex-spouse exhibits narcissistic behavior? The Mayo Clinic notes that those with the symptoms of this disorder have feelings of superiority, are easily insulted and often...
New Jersey couples like you aspire for long, healthy relationships. But many of us understand that this does not always happen. If you get a divorce, the ramifications can last throughout the following years. A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, helps mitigate that...
