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How to divide your home value in New Jersey divorce
Splitting home value in a divorce can be a difficult process, especially if you are not familiar with the laws in New Jersey. Here's a guide on the options you have when this time comes. Valuing a home in New Jersey Before you start looking at how you wish to divide...
The value of prenuptial agreements
When a New Jersey couple plans to marry, they understandably might not wish to discuss potential scenarios about a future divorce. However, those wishing to protect their assets and finances might need to do so. If the marriage does not work, signing a prenuptial...
Financial professionals can help your divorce process
Finances are an integral part of the divorce process. Whether identifying your assets and debts or planning for the long-term future, figuring out what a fair settlement is can set you up for a stable financial future. But as some New Jersey residents discover as they...
The Difference Between Divorce and Legal Annulment
In New Jersey, couples are sometimes interested in the difference between a divorce and an annulment from a legal perspective. These are two different approaches to ending a marriage, and they have different implications, which matter for the participants. What is...
Preparing for divorce as a stay-at-home mom
Making the decision to get a divorce in New Jersey is never easy, but it can be especially difficult for stay-at-home moms. If you have been a stay-at-home mom for a while, you may worry about many things when you think about the divorce process and aftermath, such as...
Everything you need to know about alimony in New Jersey
When a couple decides to get divorced, one of the most important decisions they will make is how to handle alimony payments. This can be a complicated process, and there are a few things you should know about alimony before you file for divorce. What is alimony?...
Will receiving an inheritance affect alimony payments?
When some marriages in New Jersey end, the negotiations might include alimony payments. For some spouses, there is a question of how payment amounts might be affected if they inherit a significant sum. While in some cases an inheritance might impact the amount of...
How to prevent divorce errors that can derail the process
If you are a resident of New Jersey whose marriage has not worked out and is headed towards divorce, do not let some common errors derail your divorce agreement. Do not rush into the divorce process and make impulsive decisions based on emotions. Incomplete...
Life expectancy and grey divorce in New Jersey
Life expectancy in New Jersey is continually on the rise. With this comes the increasing rate of grey divorces. Life expectancy and divorce With the equitable division of labor, a more tolerant culture and increased women's financial independence, no one wants to stay...
The documents you need for meeting with your divorce attorney
When you meet with your attorney to discuss the recommended course of action during a divorce in New Jersey, you need to bring several documents with you. This will give your attorney an idea of what you could possibly walk away from the marriage with as well as what...
