Divorce

Filing for divorce can be a complex and emotional process. When you know for sure divorce is imminent, your focus is no doubt on worries about your children, your home, and your finances, while also trying to deal with your emotions. Certainly consulting with an...

The most contentious part of the divorce often involves property division. In addition to taking into account who gets the home and other valuables, it is also important to take into account the impact of taxes. For example, the shift from filing as "married filing...

Going through a divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating unfamiliar laws, court procedures, and financial issues. As divorce attorneys, we see the same avoidable mistakes come up again and again — and they often have long-term consequences....

What happens to your possessions in a divorce? Well, most people can come to their own agreements as to the division of furniture, lawn equipment, and other household goods. But in the event the parties cannot agree, several approaches exist. First, the parties can...

Most of us use credit cards every day. Gas, coffee and groceries are but a few of the common uses in this modern world. What happens to credit card debt in divorce? The law considers credit card debt to be an obligation of the marital estate. If one party always used...

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During a divorce many people are understandably upset and often focused on children and immediate financial concerns, like support and asset division. The last thing they want to think about is a tax issue. This can be a mistake as the tax code impacts everything we...

Divorce is one of the most emotionally challenging events in life, very similar to the death of a family member or friend. Once it is over, it is important to take steps to recover and stabilize as you enter a new phase of life. First, taking care of yourself is...

Choosing the correct attorney is even more critical if a business is involved in a divorce. It is such a complicated area that inexperience or inattention to detail can spell financial disaster for either spouse. New Jersey courts take a very broad view of property...

Divorce can be difficult. Not only is it emotionally taxing, but few people have an in-depth understanding of their rights and obligations or how the process works. Sometimes this lack of information is made even more difficult by competing stories from friends and...

An important concern for anyone considering divorce is the financial cost of the process. How is a divorce paid for, and how do I ensure that I am being treated fairly? Attorneys in divorces are paid for their time. Some legal professionals, such as personal injury...

All the things in your home during a divorce matter are subject to claim and division. In many cases, people find a way to split it up among themselves. There is a very good reason for this - the cost of having attorneys involved oftentimes is more than the total...

Although the label is something relatively new, parenting coordination has been around for decades. Many judges, lawyers, litigants and court personnel looked for different ways to resolve minor issues related to visitation and parenting time. Using extended family,...

One of the issues to be resolved in a divorce in New Jersey is how to divide the assets and debts. This often involves dealing with a home, bank accounts, retirement accounts and credit card debt. Many people who are just beginning the divorce process have questions...