In New Jersey, whether two parties can stay out of court during their divorce depends on more than just what they are negotiating over in the agreement. If they end up fighting personal battles, it will diminish the chance that they can settle their case without the...
Fathers must protect their rights in a divorce
In New Jersey, fathers often believe that they are starting a divorce in a weakened position. That perception reinforces itself because fathers make common mistakes that end up putting them in a bad situation that will then endure until the children are grown. Fathers...
Key tips for business owners deciding to divorce
As a small business owner in New Jersey, you know how complex it can be at times to deal with the company's financial and legal responsibilities. While you may think of divorce as primarily an emotional and personal issue, it is a major financial undertaking. This is...
Secret ways your spouse could try to hide assets in a divorce
One of the biggest sources of contention in a New Jersey divorce is deciding how to split up your assets with your former spouse. It is common for people to disagree about what is fair or reasonable at the end of their marriage. Some people will dig their heels in and...
If you have kids, don’t make divorce you vs. your ex
Do you have children? Are you planning to get divorced? If so, make sure you have the right mindset. You have to put the kids first.Above all else, this means that you should never turn it into a situation where it feels like it is you vs. your ex. This is true both...
Will you need to share your business with your ex in the divorce?
When you first had the idea for your business, it probably seemed like an impossible dream. However, with the support of your friends and family and the follow-through that few people possess, you took an idea and built it into a successful company.Unfortunately,...
Make sure to accurately valuate your business in divorce
Small business owners who divorce face challenges that other divorcing spouses may not. In addition to settling typical matters of custody, spousal support and marital property division, these business owners also have to determine the fate of their companies in the...
Three things to understand about your child custody options
As a parent going through divorce, it is only a matter of time before child custody must be determined. Although you may understand generally what child custody is, there are some legal terms that will be important as you begin to explore what options might be best...
Help your divorce process to be more tolerable
Divorce is one of life’s more stressful events bringing high emotion and potentially a lot of conflict between the two of you. There are many decisions to make including how you’ll split your property and if you have kids, decisions regarding child...
What Is Equitable Distribution In New Jersey?
Most divorcing couples are aware that they will have to divide their marital assets. However, many are unfamiliar with the concept of equitable distribution. In the U.S., each state has the legal authority to determine how assets will be divided during divorce. Some...
