Married couples in New Jersey might want to consider a postnuptial agreement in certain situations. There are some signs that indicate that this legal document might be right for you. Your financial situation has drastically changed or is expected to If your financial...
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What are a few challenges of divorce?
It’s normal for New Jersey residents going through a divorce to feel overwhelmed. It carries certain challenges that you can expect to affect you. Dealing with your financial situation Even if you’re the former spouse who receives alimony, you can get a shock when you...
How alimony may impact a mortgage application
The fact that you make or receive alimony payments may play a role in determining whether you are approved for a mortgage in New Jersey. If you receive alimony payments, they may be counted as income if certain conditions are met. If you are the one making these...
Divorcing a narcissist
Most people who get married in New Jersey want to stay together as long as they can, but marriages don't always work out. While there are many reasons for divorce, some people decide to end their marriage after suffering from narcissistic abuse. If you're considering...
Identifying domestic violence
Every day, domestic abuse affects millions of people in New Jersey and across the country. There are warning signs that can help you identify whether someone you love is facing abuse. What domestic abuse looks like Domestic violence can take many forms. It is common...
Divorce tax issues in New Jersey
As the old saying goes, death and taxes are the only things that are sure in life. Hopefully, death is years from now, but unfortunately, taxes are an issue you have to deal with right now, and they're not going anywhere. If you're going through a divorce, your taxes...
The baby-nup emerges as a new trend for married couples
Contractual agreements could precede a marriage, or the spouses could sign one afterward. Typically, such contracts are prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that address asset distribution, alimony, and other financial matters in case of a divorce. However, there are...
Financial abuse and domestic violence
Many people in New Jersey that are victims of domestic violence feel like they are trapped in their situations. One of the main reasons this happens is because of the financial control that abusers leverage over their victims. Financial abuse may not be talked about...
Divorce and executive compensation in New Jersey
Divorcing an executive in New Jersey can be challenging at best. There are many different sources of income involved that can be difficult for you to identify, understand or even value. But, here's what you need to know about divorcing someone with executive...
What are the “best interests of the child?”
Divorce negotiations and settlement agreements involve more than financial decisions. A New Jersey family court may also rule on child custody. Whether deciding on joint or sole custody, the court looks at the best interests of the child. The divorcing spouses,...