Divorcing a narcissist in New Jersey is complex and challenging as up to 90% of divorce cases center around high-conflict issues. Narcissists often do everything they can to prolong the marriage while blaming their partner for problems. Prepare for the same behaviors...
Year: 2023
Avoiding taxes on divorce settlements in New Jersey
Divorce settlements in New Jersey usually involve some form of alimony payments from one spouse to the other. These divorce settlements might also involve the transfer of property from one person to the other, or large settlements. The IRS has certain requirements...
Financial infidelity in late-life divorces
Late-life divorces, also known as gray divorces, have become increasingly common for New Jersey couples. One of the reasons that gray divorces have become more prevalent is financial infidelity, a breach of trust in a relationship that occurs when one partner hides...
Predicting future divorce
Every year, thousands of married couples in New Jersey experience marital turmoil, often culminating in a divorce. In some cases, the seeds of that disunion can develop slowly and in a way that one or both partners can see in advance. In others, the split can be...
4 common financial issues common in divorces
When New Jersey couples dissolve their marriage, they expose themselves to several issues. Both parties face emotional and mental stressors during and after the divorce. However, there are several financial issues commonly experienced by divorcees. Splitting existing...
What are some factors to determine alimony in New Jersey?
Divorced spouses in New Jersey and around the country receive alimony, which is also called spousal support, to help them to maintain the same kind of lifestyle that they enjoyed when they were married. Alimony is not awarded in all divorce cases, and it is usually...
Is a prenuptial agreement right for you?
When couples in New Jersey and around the country walk down the aisle, they want to believe that their marriages will stand the test of time. They are often mistaken. The divorce rate in the United States has remained pretty much unchanged for decades, and the...
When is mediation not an appropriate method of conflict resolution?
There will be difficulties when it comes to divorce, no matter what the circumstances are. How complex the process is will vary from couple to couple, depending on many factors. Mediation, an alternative to the traditional litigation process and a form of alternative...
Property division in New Jersey
New Jersey is among the 41 states that have equitable distribution rules. Therefore, a judge may divide property fairly when a person gets divorced, but each spouse may not get 50% of the assets. The judge will generally consider many factors about each person's past...
Types of legal pathways for New Jersey divorces
Divorce isn't uncommon for New Jersey residents, but that doesn't make it any easier. During this time of emotional highs and lows, individuals often make decisions based on what friends and family did in similar situations. Or, in some cases, overly dramatic...