Property division is often one of the most contentious aspects of divorce, especially for business owners. If you and your spouse co-own a business, ending your marriage can be extremely complicated. Joint ownership does not necessarily mean equal ownership, and you...
During a divorce, it is easy to focus on the sadness and anger. It is normal to feel bitter, but the hostility and resentment may consume all your positive feelings. Mayo Clinic warns that you can harm your present relationships and compromise your connections when...
In the vast majority of divorces, it is more advantageous to try and negotiate divorce terms and settle as compared to taking the divorce to court. Taking a divorce to court can be extremely expensive both in time and money, and often is very stressful. However, in...
If you or your soon-to-be ex-spouse has retirement accounts, you likely need to divide them as part of your divorce. For plans that fall under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, obtaining a qualified domestic relations order is essential. A QDRO is a court...
If you are going through a divorce in New Jersey, you may have concerns that your spouse will claim that you participated in a form of child abuse. He or she may make such claims with the intent of getting a settlement in his or her favor. If these claims are to hold...
Sometimes, college applicants feel that they must clear several obstacles to secure financial aid. Applicants with divorced parents have additional hurdles to conquer. Divorced parents should see what U.S. News & World Report says about navigating the financial...
Unless you were the main breadwinner in your relationship, you may have cause to seek alimony when your New Jersey marriage comes to an end. You may feel particularly inclined to do so if you sacrificed your own career or education for the sake of your spouse’s, or if...
Some individuals meet divorce with a fair amount of spite and anger, but what happens when your ex-spouse exhibits narcissistic behavior? The Mayo Clinic notes that those with the symptoms of this disorder have feelings of superiority, are easily insulted and often...
New Jersey couples like you aspire for long, healthy relationships. But many of us understand that this does not always happen. If you get a divorce, the ramifications can last throughout the following years. A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, helps mitigate that...
Divorce laws vary from state to state and while all states now have a process for no-fault divorces, it may take substantially longer if you decide to go that route. Keep reading for more information on no-fault divorces, as well as grounds for divorce in New Jersey....
