Just because a New Jersey couple has decided to divorce, does not mean that they necessarily want to "get back" at each other. However, one way to lessen the emotional stress of divorce is to try to engage in divorce mediation.Through divorce mediation, the couple and...
Month: September 2017
Dividing future securities interests in a New Jersey divorce
Getting a divorce can be difficult. Between the emotional stress of a marriage termination and the anxiety of dealing with legal issues, such as property division or child custody and support, it can make one just want to get it over with. However, it is usually a...
What to do and avoid to create a valid prenuptial agreement
Like most other states, New Jersey allows couples contemplating marriage to enter in to prenuptial agreements. These agreements, which, incidentally, can also be beneficial even to couples that have never been divorced and have no plans to divorce, help with important...
The rules of New Jersey property division
Asset division can be a hot-button topic for many divorcing couples, especially in a high-asset case. Understanding the fundamentals of how New Jersey law approaches division can help you know what to expect.New Jersey numbers among the states following...
State Supreme Court changes custody relocation standard
New Jersey divorce issues, such as child custody, are not necessarily resolved with the decree or settlement. These issues sometimes resurface after the end of the marriage. The state Supreme Court addressed one of these issues and reversed its legal standard for...