In New Jersey, as in the rest of the country, it seems that the vast majority of parents - both mothers and fathers - are in the workforce earning an income. However, approximately 25% of mothers stay at home to take care of their children while their spouse works to...
Property Division
The complex divorce issue of dividing business assets
Although divorcing spouses oftentimes work together during the legal process to divide assets in a fair manner, there are times when a unique asset can cause friction, even when the spouses are negotiating amicably. Business assets, particularly a family business, can...
A wide range of factors can impact the property division process
When New Jersey residents get stressed out during the property division part of their divorce cases, it is understandable. After all, many married couples spend years - even decades - accumulating wealth together. To have a divorce case implement the necessity of...
Get a full view of assets in the property division process
Throughout the course of a marriage most couples in New Jersey will accumulate quite a few assets. Some of the most valuable assets can include the family home, vehicles, retirement accounts and even valuable personal property, such as artwork. When a marriage ends in...
Consider all your assets in the property division process
Most people have more assets than they realize. This is especially true for married couples. Throughout the course of a marriage, couples will accumulate residential real estate related matters, vehicles, retirement accounts and valuable personal property, just to...
What can you do to prepare to talk about property division?
As previous posts here have mentioned, there are quite a number of potential issues to prepare to address in a divorce case. But, for many people, besides the issues that deal with their children, the main concern is property division. So, what can you do to be...
What can you expect in property division with a divorce?
Going through a divorce can be a trying time for any New Jersey resident. There are a litany of issues to address in the divorce process, including child support and child custody in many cases, as well as alimony. But, for many people, the most important part of the...
What is sentimental value?
When in the midst of the property division that takes place after one files a New Jersey divorce, including a bed and board divorce, the couple must take the important but often difficult and contentious step of putting a value on their marital property.They must do...
How does one put a value on artwork?
One of the most difficult things to put a precise value on without just selling it is a piece of unique artwork. The fact that fine art is hard to value can present problems during the property division process following a divorce or a bed and board divorce....
What is a QDRO?
Even if they have heard the acronym "QDRO" before, many Marlton, New Jersey, residents may not be familiar with the term.QDRO is short for "qualified domestic relations order." Unlike a divorce decree or other order entered in a family law case, a QDRO is directed to...