Most of our readers in New Jersey know that prenuptial agreements - or "prenups" - are agreements that couples enter into prior to marriage to come to terms on potential issues if the marriage ends in divorce. Many people probably think, "That's not very romantic."...
Alimony is a part of many divorce cases throughout the country, but each state has its own rules as to how this financial obligation is awarded, for how long and to which spouse. So, what do New Jersey courts consider when determining alimony in a divorce case?Well,...
In recent years, the divorce rate in New Jersey has decreased substantially. In fact, the state actually has the third lowest divorce rate in the country as of 2017. Although the divorce rate has gone down, one aspect of it that has increased is the...
Celebrity divorces always seem to make the news, and there always seem to be a number of them going on at the same time. Right now, one of the most heavily-covered high asset divorces is the one that Matt Lauer is involved in with his wife.By now, many of our readers...
Thousands of divorce cases go through the New Jersey court system every year. However, not all of those cases involve high asset divorces, in which the couple going through the divorce has accumulated quite a bit of assets throughout the course of the marriage. In a...
For many years the rate of divorces in America was rising. As a result, most people began to think that they could just get a divorce whenever and wherever they wanted. However, in New Jersey, like all other states, there are certain legal requirements that must be...
Going through a divorce can be a trying time for any New Jersey resident. There are a litany of issues to address in the divorce process, including child support and child custody in many cases, as well as alimony. But, for many people, the most important part of the...
Although this blog has discussed under what circumstances divorce mediation can be a good option, an equally important consideration for Marlton, New Jersey, residents is who to choose as a mediator.While there are plenty of divorce mediators and child custody...
If you divorce after being married for, say, three years, the division of your assets may look different than it would if you had been married 30 years. For example, 30 years is a lot more time for inheritances and other premarital assets to become commingled and...
This blog has on previous occasions discussed prenuptial agreements, which, under New Jersey law, are technically referred to as premarital agreements. While premarital agreements are commonly thought of in the context of an absolute divorce, New Jersey residents may...