Some people delay filing for divorce because they find the process frightening. It is common for people to assume that litigation is the only way to dissolve their marriage. While you will have to go through the New Jersey family courts to divorce, you don't have to...
Why stocks may not be split evenly in a divorce
In a New Jersey divorce, property division can be a common topic for dispute. People often misinterpret equitable distribution to mean that assets will be split 50/50. However, it means that the property is divided in a way the court deems fair. That may not mean it...
Is it worth litigating your divorce?
When you and your spouse decide that a divorce is necessary, you may wonder if it’s really worth taking your case all the way to court. The reality is that most people don’t. The majority of couples are able to settle their issues outside court and avoid the publicity...
How to prep for a divorce
Unfortunately, not all New Jersey marriages last forever. Sometimes couples decide that their lives would be better off apart from one another. If you and your spouse have come to the conclusion that it's time to end your marriage, you'll want to take a few steps...
Tips for getting the house in a settlement
As a general rule, you have the right to seek ownership of your New Jersey home after a divorce. This may be true even if your spouse was the one who owned the property during the marriage. There are several strategies that you and your attorney might use to help you...
An alternative form of divorce resolution
New Jersey residents undergoing a divorce may think that the divorce process has to be long and arduous. The reality is that the divorce process only has to be as hard as you make it. When you and your former spouse are able to amicable collaborate with one another,...
The economic perils of a gray divorce
A challenging area is that involving New Jersey divorces among people over the age of 50. Marriage dissolution among people in this age category sometimes is referred to as “gray divorce.” While ending a marriage at any time in a person’s life can cause tremendous...
Engagement rings and divorce rates
Every year, thousands of New Jersey couples decide to end their marriages. When you finally choose to divorce, it can be a time of soul-searching. You may look back on the past and wonder if there were any warning signs. It turns out that the ring on your finger may...
The secret weapon to help you protect your privacy in a divorce
Going through a divorce is an embarrassing experience. It requires that you tell everyone in your life that your most intimate relationship has fallen apart. In some cases, you may also have to endure the revelation of embarrassing personal information during court...
Do holidays really cause a spike in divorce rates?
When most couples in New Jersey think about the holidays, they imagine spending time with family and friends and enjoying certain traditions together. For some couples, though, the holidays can bring an array of stressful or negative emotions. In fact, holidays and...
