As a grandparent, watching your child divorce from their spouse is not only stressful, but in many cases, it is extremely heart-wrenching and emotionally draining. When you have grandchildren, the last issue you need to encounter yourself is the inability to see them...
Year: 2021
Is your spouse hiding assets?
When working through divorce, you would hope that your spouse would at least not work against you. But unfortunately, that is not always the case. Sometimes, a spouse might try to use the confusion and turmoil of divorce to make some personal gains. This is often the...
Are these signs of hidden assets?
When going through divorce, you have to keep your eye on several different matters all at once. This can create an enormous emotional and mental burden for you. Unfortunately, some spouses may attempt to take advantage of this by hiding assets. But what is a hidden...
How insurance works in divorce
Health insurance after a divorce is a complicated issue in some respects for New Jersey families. The federal law is clear. After a divorce, an ex-spouse cannot be carried on employer-provided health insurance. Outside that, there are numerous ways that you can...
How can I maintain financial health during divorce?
Unavoidable changes to your finances occur during divorce. However, the decisions you make can have a significant impact on your financial health in the future. As explained by U.S. News & World Report, divorce impacts everything from taxes to household income....
How to handle pensions in divorce proceedings
Divorce can be challenging from an emotional standpoint, and it can also significantly interfere with your finances. It's important to make informed choices when you're dividing assets and property with your former spouse, especially if you're involved in a high-asset...
The factors that determine if you’ll get spousal support
In the state of New Jersey, alimony may be included in a final divorce settlement. There are many factors that a judge will evaluate when determining if either party to a marriage should receive spousal support payments. These factors may include your age, your...
Factors that determine alimony amounts and duration
When a marriage ends in New Jersey, the courts and the interested parties often must grapple with a list of financial concerns. Some of these concerns rest on the ability of the parties to pay for costs associated with legal action. Another central issue, the matter...
How is divorce different later in life?
Although the divorce rate overall in the United States has declined in recent decades, the divorce rate for couples 50 and older continues to rise. To begin with, people are living longer and those who opt for later-in-life divorce are ready to start a new chapter in...
How may New Jersey divide executive compensation in a divorce?
A divorce involving a highly compensated executive may entail dividing valuable stocks and other employer benefits provided as bonuses or incentives. Under New Jersey's equitable distribution laws, you may have a right to receive a fair share of his or her...