New Jersey couples who are ending their marriages often rely on friends and family for advice regarding the divorce process. Unfortunately, this may mean getting professional assistance too late or not at all and suffering the consequences. A number of beliefs about...
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How a husband’s job status affects divorce
A study that was published in 2016 examined more than 6,300 couples to identify likely causes of divorce. Based on the findings that spanned 46 years, couples in New Jersey and throughout the country may be more likely to divorce if the husband is not working full...
Housing missteps during a divorce
Figuring out what to do with the home is often one of the many issues that have to be addressed at the end of a marriage. New Jersey estranged couples should know what their options are and how to avoid making decisions that can result in costly mistakes.They...
The benefits of prenups for entrepreneurs
New Jersey business owners who are considering getting married may wish to give thought to what could become of their valuable assets should their marriage ever end. Although it might seem unlikely, the business itself could benefit from having a prenuptial agreement...
Understanding alimony
While most people in New Jersey understand what alimony is, there is often confusion about why and when it might be ordered in a divorce case. Family law judges make decisions about requests for alimony based on a number of factors.When a judge is considering whether...
The value of a prenuptial agreement
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...
Debt and divorce in New Jersey
When a New Jersey couple goes through a divorce, their assets as well as their debts will be divided by the court according to the principle of equitable distribution if they are otherwise unable to agree on a settlement. However, how the debt is divided may partially...
Keeping assets separate without a prenuptial agreement
While prenuptial agreements are a way to protect one's assets in case of a divorce, couples are not always able to agree about using this tool or one partner may fear bringing the subject up. There are ways to safeguard separate assets in case of a divorce, though...
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...
New Jersey divorcees may be surprised by what counts as assets
Those who seek divorces in New Jersey and other locales might discover that their creative work counts as value-bearing assets that can be dispensed at a court's discretion. Individuals like artists, whose pieces are sometimes subject to the terms of licensing...