Retirement savings are crucial for your stability later in life. The larger your nest egg when you retire, the more comfortable you will be in your golden years. While you may feel confident about buying a new home after your divorce and otherwise rebuilding your...
Divorce
New Jersey businesses and divorce
It’s not uncommon for New Jersey couples to go into business together. The process of running a business with the person you love can be a very rewarding experience. However, splitting that business in a divorce can be extremely difficult. Even with heightened stress...
Can your ex lay claim to your retirement savings in divorce?
Few assets are more personal or more important to your future than your retirement savings. Your account may represent years of contributions and also possibly employer-matching benefits that increase your cash reserves for after retirement. The closer in age you are...
How a CDFA can help you through divorce
You're faced with divorcing your spouse in New Jersey and hear all sorts of terms, including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA). Is this term real, and furthermore, are the services of such a person legitimate and worthy of yet another expense in your divorce?...
Understanding divorce real estate issues
Divorce can seem like a dark and turbulent time when your investments are at risk. Real estate investors in New Jersey need not lose a portfolio they have developed because of divorce. Understanding your rights will help you to retain your real estate holdings after...
How should you handle a divorce when there’s a business?
Divorce is a difficult process for any family in New Jersey. But when you own your own business, it can be even more complicated. You may constantly wonder about how to handle the divorce when it could potentially impact the business. However, you can make things...
Dividing passive and active assets in New Jersey divorce
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...
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...
What to do if you think your property value was overestimated
When your municipality values a property you own, that valuation helps determine the tax bill on that piece of real estate. If you believe that your town or city overestimated the value of your property in New Jersey, you have some recourse available to you. Appeal...
3 guidelines for using social media during your divorce
Social media sites give you the opportunity to reconnect and maintain relationships with family members and friends, especially with those who live far away. And if you are like most other Americans, social media is part of your daily life. In a recent survey, the Pew...
