Matawan Divorce Law Blog

Divorces can be stressful on multiple levels: On top of the emotional and mental stress associated with a dissolution of marriage, there is a large amount of financial uncertainty that is experienced by divorcees in New Jersey and throughout the country. The process...

Whether consciously or subconsciously, many people push their partners away over the course of their marriage. Resentments can build up over time, and if the couple never discusses their feelings with each other, they might decide that divorce is the only option. Here...

Over the past few years, the baby boomer generation (1946 through 1964) has seen an uptick in divorces. One of the reasons why so many are studying this issue is because so much more is at stake with this age group than a couple in their 30s. Baby boomers in New...

If you are a business owner in New Jersey, you may be concerned that a potential divorce could undermine your business interests. After all, many people have heard about divorces that led to the sale or dissolution of a business or the loss of a major stake for the...

In 2015, the American Sociological Association looked at divorce statistics and found that, almost 70% of the time, they were initiated by women. The author of the study noted that marriage can create a double bind for many women. Statistics from 2019 show that over...

Statistically, a second or third marriage is less likely to last than a first marriage. In some cases, this is because those who are getting married in New Jersey or elsewhere for a second time haven't gotten past the problems of their first marriages. Therefore, they...

There are many steps that you will want to take to prepare yourself for a New Jersey divorce case. For instance, it may be a good idea to monitor your credit reports and close joint accounts if possible. If you have children, you should let them know what is happening...

Equitable distribution of financial assets often is a big part of any divorce case. Social Security benefits are financial assets that often go overlooked, and that could cause financial strain during retirement years. New Jersey divorce law enables a spouse to obtain...

Premarital agreements are relatively common in New Jersey. In general, people want to protect their assets in case of divorce and a premarital agreement can help. It is important to note, however, that there are certain requirements that must be met for it to be...