In New Jersey, all marital assets are subject to equitable distribution upon divorce. This includes income from your active job or businesses or money made passively, like stocks, digital assets, etc. Here’s what to expect during your separation if you have such...
What does it take to get a child custody modification in New Jersey?
If your divorce occurred several years ago, chances are that your current situation is much different from when you first got divorced. You might have gotten remarried, you may have a different employment situation, and you may have even moved to a different town or...
Should you consider a prenuptial agreement?
It's often a difficult subject to bring up - but in many cases, it's simply the logical decision. Anyone who is getting married in New Jersey should consider the pros and cons of prenuptial agreements and talk it over with their partner to make sure you don't overlook...
Who is in need of a prenuptial agreement?
Many couples do not anticipate getting a divorce, but if they do, they might wish they had a prenuptial agreement on hand to guide them. People often associate prenuptial agreements with wealthy couples. In reality, any couple may draft a prenup and put it into...
3 tips for telling your kids about divorce
Divorce presents a big change in your life. Along with inciting a major change in your personal life, divorce is a significant event in your children's lives, and you may worry about how they will cope with it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
How early should couples discuss a prenup?
Working out issues that may come up in a divorce before you head to the altar may spare you and your spouse from a contentious breakup of your marriage. Even if you do divorce, your prenup may remove much of the conflict from the process. The timing of when you...
Why should you discuss a prenup ASAP?
You feel elated that you and your significant other want to marry each other and start the next chapter of your lives together in New Jersey. While you plan your wedding, have you considered discussing a prenuptial agreement? Acorns offers several reasons why it is a...
Will my bank account be nonmarital property in my divorce?
Couples often maintain separate bank accounts during a marriage. It can be a good way to prevent arguments over money and allows you each to maintain your own finances while also contributing to the household finances. However, it is not an ideal way to protect your...
What does separate property mean?
When going through a divorce, dividing assets may be a tough task to tackle with your ex-spouse. Knowing what items count as separate property can help both of you amicably choose what to keep and what to share. Definition Items that legally belong to only...
Divorce: how to tell your kids about it
Divorce is one of the most challenging aspects of the human experience. It's even more difficult for parents who have to explain to their children that Mommy and Daddy are parting ways. Many parents struggle to find the right way to tell their kids. However, the...
