If you and your spouse are ending your marriage, and your marriage can be accurately described as a "high-asset" union, setting priorities for your property division process will not just serve as a strategic approach; it will be a truly consequential one. Property...
Not everyone acts in good faith during a divorce. Some people do their best to hide assets from their spouse to avoid having to give them a share when the marital property gets divided. This is more likely to occur when the couple has significant wealth. Multiple...
Divorce in New Jersey is never easy for either party. In some instances, divorce can become much more troublesome - even harmful. This is often the case for high-asset divorce. Examining some issues related to such contentious divorces can help understand why they...
Having your partner raise the subject of a prenuptial agreement can raise fears about a lack of commitment. You may worry that your future spouse expects the marriage to fail and wants to deny you what family law in New Jersey would normally guarantee. This is not the...
Getting approved for a home loan (mortgage) in New Jersey entails a meticulous process that involves thorough scrutiny of credit scores, assets, debt-to-income ratios and more. If married, lenders will look at both spouses' information to determine if they can meet...
Most couples getting married in New Jersey hope these unions last a lifetime, even though about 50% of marriages still end in divorce. Divorcing couples have many factors to consider, including potentially splitting businesses. However, there are a few ways to protect...
It’s not uncommon for New Jersey divorces to be stressful. High emotions and tense discussions can often lead to a high-conflict divorce where it becomes difficult to engage with your partner. There are ways to navigate high-conflict divorces. A common tool is divorce...
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...
If you are contemplating getting a divorce in New Jersey, you might want to consider whether your spouse is guilty of dissipation. You may have a legal right to claim that your spouse irresponsibly spent money when they first learned of your intention to file for a...
Divorces are rarely pleasant financial experiences, but if you as a New Jersey couple have a lot of assets, you face even greater potential ramifications. If you are considering ending your marriage and this applies to you, keep these facts in mind. Which assets do...