If you're getting a divorce in New Jersey and own a home, you'll need to decide what to do with it. In this situation you have three choices. You can sell your home, continue to co-own the house or have one of you buy the other out. Each of these scenarios has pros...
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Dealing with stock options in a divorce
If you are going through a divorce in New Jersey, you may have many questions and concerns, from handling child custody to planning for your financial future. Asset division is often one of the most complicated parts of a divorce, especially for financially successful...
Why divorce can be beneficial for New Jersey families
There’s no question that divorce can be challenging for New Jersey families. It’s uprooting your children’s routine and everything they know. There are reasons that you and your spouse are considering divorce though. While hard, you shouldn’t let the hardship deter...
Postnuptial agreements have positive and negative aspects
New Jersey couples trying to protect themselves and their interests post-marriage should understand the value of a postnuptial agreement. This differs from a prenuptial agreement. Know the facts about postnuptial agreements There are benefits and drawbacks with...
Handling your car insurance during divorce
Married couples in New Jersey usually share their car insurance policy with their spouse. Being a multi-policy holder and sharing the same address impacts their car insurance rates. Individuals must contact their insurer to inform them of the divorce and new address...
Know the cost and value of prenuptial agreements
New Jersey couples preparing for marriage have much to plan for. One topic that might be complex and outright uncomfortable is a prenuptial agreement. This document can be essential if the marriage does not work out. The prenuptial agreement’s cost and value should be...
Alimony: A brief financial guide for divorce
New Jersey couples going through divorce have several challenges to navigate as they undergo their separation. One of the key financial aspects that often comes into play in a divorce is alimony. Alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, is a legal...
Protecting a medical practice in a divorce
In a New Jersey divorce, asset division is one of the most frequent sources of disagreement. This is particularly true if one person has a valuable business. A medical practice certainly qualifies. Physicians should be vigilant about the risk to their practice as the...
What is the difference between separation and divorce?
Marriage is a milestone relationship in anyone's life, with tremendous emotional and lifestyle implications. But it's also a legal arrangement, with significant ramifications according to both federal and New Jersey law. From taxes to child custody rights to the...
The influence of postnuptial agreements on infidelity
A postnuptial agreement presents one option to couples in New Jersey for addressing infidelity. After a spouse has an affair, the couple may try to rebuild their marriage on the basis of a new contract. Unlike a prenuptial agreement signed prior to marriage, the...