When a couple is about to get married, divorce is probably the last thing they are thinking about. However, divorce is a possibility, and a prenuptial agreement might make it less complicated. Most people assume that prenups are for the wealthy, but New Jersey...
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Month: August 2015
Reasons New Jersey women may ask for a divorce
A study entitled "How Couples Meet and Stay Together" determined that women were more likely to ask for a divorce. However, if a couple was living together and not married, each gender was just as likely to ask to end the relationship. Researchers asked 2,262 adults...
Jurisdiction issues in child support modifications
Child support orders issued in New Jersey are subject to potential modification when a change in circumstances occurs. A common change in circumstances prompting a petition for modification of a child support order is a change in the financial situation of a parent,...
The initial consultation for a divorce
Spouses in New Jersey may benefit from understanding more about what to except with the initial consultation concerning a divorce. Gathering information and performing sufficient due diligence beforehand may be the most effective strategy for forming more accurate...
Claiming Social Security on an ex-spouse’s work record
An ex-spouse may be entitled to receive retirement benefits based on the earnings of their former partner. However, the marriage must have lasted for 10 years or more for this to occur. New Jersey residents might view this as an excellent way to supplement their...