Divorce

Dividing assets can be one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. Even if discussions about child custody and spousal support were fairly amicable, things can take a turn for the worse when it comes time to divide bank accounts, property and debts. This is not...

Dividing assets (and debts) in a divorce is an unavoidable process. When you split up, you will need to divide all the property and liabilities you accumulated during your marriage in a manner deemed equitable, or fair, as directed by state laws. However, people have...

Did you know that, in the eyes of the law, your pets are considered property? This means that if you are getting divorced, your beloved animal companion could be part of a property division settlement rather than a custody agreement. This can be quite upsetting for...

Divorce is a difficult, painful process. At some point during the process, people often get frustrated and just want it to be over so they can move forward. Further, as this article notes, delays during your divorce can only serve to make matters worse. If you are...

When you are getting divorced, you can be dealing with a very different person than the person you married. Your ex might have been loving, rational and understanding on the day you said, "I do," but a divorce can bring out the hurtful, vengeful and unpredictable side...

The simple answer to the question posed in this headline is no. It is not always a good decision to keep the marital home after divorce. This can be a tough pill to swallow if you want to keep your house or think that you need to keep the house because it is such a...

Dont forget to get a new Will, Power of Attorney (POA) and Advance Medical Directive during your divorce process or immediately thereafter. Although the NJ divorce process might automatically revoke certain important legal documents such as an Advance Medical...

In the practice of matrimonial and family law, commitment to the Bounds of Advocacy distinguishes a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers from other practitioners to successfully counteract the "divorce rage" phenomenon. The Bounds of Advocacy...

Before you consider filing for divorce in New Jersey, it is extremely important to realize that according to the laws of New Jersey, you must meet certain residency requirements. Furthermore, the length of time you are required to live here before filing for divorce...