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...
Divorce
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...
How can a court protect my joint bank account?
If you and your spouse have decided a divorce is in order, you have an interest in protecting as much of your assets as you can. You do not want your spouse to make off with money that a judge would award you in your property settlement. This applies to assets that...
Many gray divorces are leading to financial hardship
Marriage is a decision that shapes the rest of your life. Your wedding may lead to children, a career change, a new perspective, and will most definitely include bliss and adversity. For some, the difference is monumental in good ways and bad. While many couples...
Experts recommend using mediation for divorce
Mediation is a legal alternative to traditional courtroom litigation reserved primarily for civil cases. Over the past two decades, the use of mediation is on the rise, particularly in divorce cases. Couples use mediation for their divorce because of its many...
Dividing collections during a divorce
Starting a collection is often a fun way to build expertise in a specific area. Depending on what you choose to collect, your collection may also be a wise investment. Of course, if you are anticipating a divorce, you may wonder what happens to the collectible items...
Lower paying job does not mean lower alimony payments
You are paying alimony as part of your divorce settlement. Your job changes. You make less money. So you pay less alimony, right? Not always. In New Jersey, alimony is subject to review. But a change in your finances does not guarantee the court will lower your...
Should you join a divorce support group?
There is a lot you will ask yourself if you ever go through a divorce. You will have questions related to child custody and how you will divide your retirement savings. However, there are some questions you may not immediately ask yourself but are nonetheless...
