Spousal support may be an issue in many divorces in New Jersey. When there is a substantial disparity in the incomes of divorcing spouses, judges may order the higher-earning spouses to pay spousal support to the lower-earning spouses for specific durations or for...
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Month: August 2017
When to choose mediation in a divorce
New Jersey couples who are getting a divorce may want to consider mediation instead of litigation. However, mediation is not the right choice for everyone. For mediation to work, the couple must generally wish each other well. If one person wants revenge, there could...
Post-divorce finances for women
Women in New Jersey who have gone through a divorce should reconsider how they handle their finances. The household income of a divorced woman drops an average of 41 percent according to information from a 2012 report by the United States Government Accountability...
Why people might want to consider prenuptial agreements
When New Jersey residents are planning to get married, they may be worried when their fiancés say that they want to sign prenuptial agreements. Doing so does not mean that the couple is necessarily planning for their marriage to end in the future, however. It...
Keeping a home or buying a new one after divorce
Some people in New Jersey who are getting a divorce might want to buy a house or keep the home they are living in. They may need to apply for a mortgage or might need to refinance the home. However, the post-divorce financial situation might make this difficult. One...