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The initial meeting with your divorce lawyer
It's hard to know what to expect when you're getting divorced. New Jersey residents who are facing the end of their marriage should start by making an appointment for a consultation with a divorce attorney. Meeting with a lawyer can be a little intimidating under...
What is a divorce modification?
A divorce order in New Jersey isn't necessarily permanent. You have to abide by the divorce order, but if the situation changes, you could request a modification. A divorce modification could result in a better situation for you, although the judge has to approve the...
Is your soon-to-be ex concealing any assets?
When a couple divorces in New Jersey, splitting assets is inevitable. Ideally, each person will get their fair share. However, before divorcing, some spouses attempt to hide assets. No matter what their reasons might be, hiding assets isn't a good idea. It can have...
Are there things that you can’t include in a prenup?
New Jersey residents who want to protect their financial well-being in the event of a future divorce may ask their soon-to-be spouse to sign a premarital agreement. Also referred to as a prenuptial agreement, this type of agreement helps to protect a person's wealth...
Why you should consider a postnuptial agreement
It isn't uncommon for couples in New Jersey to create prenuptial agreements. These agreements can be used to classify assets as separate property or determine if either party to a relationship is entitled to alimony if the marriage fails. If you decide not to create a...
What happens in child custody mediation?
If you are a parent in New Jersey and you are getting a divorce or splitting up with the other parent of your child, you might enter into child custody mediation. If this is a possibility for your situation, you may wonder what to expect from the mediation process....
Understanding the basics of a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements have gotten the reputation that they're only necessary for wealthy New Jersey citizens. In reality, that's a common misconception that needs to be righted. The truth is that nearly every person who is planning on getting married could benefit...
Things to consider when splitting investment accounts during a divorce
Some people living in New Jersey have already learned the hard way how financial conflicts can impact a marriage. But these conflicts will often not end with a divorce filing. The weeks and months leading up to a divorce becoming final often include the division of...
What women business owners should know about divorce
More than 11 million women in the U.S. are business owners. These women employ around 9 million people and bring in over $11 trillion in revenue every year. These are just a few of the reasons that women business owners should be aware of their profits and assets,...
Application of New Jersey alimony law
Determining whether and how much a person receives in alimony after a divorce is not the result of a specific formula in the state of New Jersey. Rather, in ascertaining whether alimony should be awarded in a particular case, a New Jersey judge is obliged to consider...
