The time, energy and effort it takes to build a family business can impact everyone in the household. Many people who have these businesses take considerable pride in their success. But that success can sometimes become a liability if the owners decide they’re going...
Year: 2025
Are retirement savings and pensions separate property?
Spouses contemplating divorce often have pressing questions about the process. They worry about what property they have to split with their spouses and how long it may take to recover financially after the end of a marriage. As an equitable distribution state, New...
How to prepare for divorce mediation
Preparing for divorce mediation can help you have a more efficient and smoother process. You don't want to go to a session without knowing what to expect or having adequate details necessary for the discussion. Here is how you can prepare for divorce mediation: Gather...
Considerations for social media during and after divorce
Social media is a place where people can share information about just about anything they’re interested in. Some people share even the small details of daily life, while others share only special milestones or vacation pictures. All of this might change if someone is...
4 communication tips for successful co-parenting
Co-parenting is generally challenging. Raising a child in two homes requires co-parents to go the extra mile. However, you can smooth your experience with effective communication. When you and your co-parent are on the same page about vital matters, you can reduce...
Domestic abuse and legal protections in New Jersey
Domestic abuse involves various behaviors used by one partner to control another. It can be violent or psychological. Recognizing these behaviors is crucial for seeking help and protection. In New Jersey, victims of domestic abuse can press criminal charges but also...
Popular ways to hide assets in a divorce
Hiding assets during a divorce is unlawful, but it does happen. If you are divorcing, it is worth remembering that your spouse could be one of those attempting to do it. While they probably aren’t, it would be unwise to discount the possibility entirely, especially if...
Why have prenuptial agreements become more common?
Marital agreements were once relatively rare. Only rich, famous or particularly powerful people generally required that their partners sign contracts before marrying them. That has certainly shifted in recent years. Social attitudes about prenuptial agreements are far...
When dissipation of assets impacts the marital estate
Dividing property is often one of the biggest challenges during divorce. Spouses have to put together inventories of their resources and determine what they are worth. They then need to negotiate with one another to determine how the assets will be divided. In some...
3 tips to help you prepare for divorce mediation
Going through a divorce is a challenging time in a person’s life, but ending a marriage doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to deal with a contentious process. For some individuals who are divorcing, it’s possible to get the terms set through divorce mediation. ...