All divorce proceedings in New Jersey are considered either contested or uncontested, but what does this actually mean? Contrary to popular belief, this is not a term which describes the attitudes of spouses or the general feel of the divorce. Instead, it is a tactile...

Many parents going through divorce in New Jersey consider finding a viable child custody agreement priority number one. However, most individuals do not consider striking a temporary child custody agreement before the divorce is finalized. This can be extremely...

New Jersey is considered a "no-fault" state, but allows both no-fault and fault divorce. This means that with each divorce comes a decision: whether to file for no-fault or fault based divorce. At its core, this distinction comes from the grounds for your divorce, but...

Child support agreements are frequently reached between unmarried parents or co-parents during a divorce. These terms are meant to provide a consistent financial situation for New Jersey children, and are based on a number of personal and economic factors. However,...

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...

Annulments are legal alternatives to divorce available to individuals who entered into marriages under illegal or fraudulent circumstances. Annulments are entirely separate from divorces, and they do not include the complexities of division of assets, child custody,...

Divorce is a difficult time even under the best circumstances. Family dynamics change, you may be moving, your social life will change, parents have their children's happiness to consider, and of course there is the impact on your finances. Amongst all of this, there...

If you and your spouse are on good terms going into a divorce, it can be tempting to go through the divorce process without the advocacy of an experienced matrimonial attorney. For most individuals, this is their first time going through an incredibly complex and...

After the dust settles from a divorce, many parents face a new challenge: dealing with their former spouse in the capacity of a co-parent. While the emotional aspects of the divorce will fade over time, the practical realities of raising children with separated...

One of the most common concerns our Morris County divorce clients have, and rightly so, is how their credit card debts will be handled during the division of assetsprocess.  And while marital debt is divided equitably during divorce just like any other complex...