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...
Divorce
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...
How to “divorce” when you’re not legally married
Marriage rates are on the decline across the country, but that doesn’t mean New Jersey residents have stopped dating. Even if it doesn’t happen between married couples, “divorce” still happens when unmarried partners who have entangled their lives break up. What are...
3 tips for communicating with your spouse during divorce
You may have never pictured yourself getting divorced when you got married. But divorce is a common experience for many couples in the U.S. According to the American Psychological Association, approximately 40 to 50% of marriages in America eventually end in divorce....
Should you litigate or negotiate your divorce?
When a marriage ends, most spouses want to make their divorce as quick and painless as possible. But just as each marriage is different, so is each divorce. The vast majority of divorcing couples settle as fewer than 10% end up going before a judge. The process that’s...
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...
