New Jersey spouses may be interested in information about how retirement plans are divided in a divorce. This involves a certain type of document that is the sole way to change the apportionment of retirement funds. The end of a marriage involves a number of different...
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Month: April 2015
The tax treatment of alimony payments
New Jersey residents whose divorce cases included an alimony order or agreement should be aware of how the IRS treats these payments, both for the payer as well as the recipient. People who make qualifying payments are able to claim deductions for them, while those...
About domestic violence
Domestic violence is a scourge in the state of New Jersey and throughout the U.S. Although it is less common than ever before, the sad truth is that many people must endure the damaging, traumatic effects of domestic violence every day. It is even possible for the...
Social Security regulations and New Jersey spousal benefits
New Jersey divorcees are often surprised to learn they or their former spouses are not eligible for Social Security spousal or survivor benefits after a divorce. The regulations governing Social Security benefits for divorced spouses frequently cause confusion and...