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August 1, 2022
Could Judicial Vacancies Affect Your New Jersey Divorce?
The Effect of Judicial Vacancies on New Jersey Families Judicial vacancies in the New Jersey courts have entered the news, sparking concerns for many people with pending matters before the court. Approximately 15% of all Superior Court judgeships in the state remain vacant. As a result, people may face significant hardships when their divorce, child…
File Under: NJ Court Vacancies
July 24, 2022
Getting Ready for the Financial Side of Divorce
Preparing Financially for Your Divorce Divorce is not only an emotionally and personally taxing time; it is also a major financial milestone. With approximately half of all marriages ending in divorce, this financial transition can be all too common, and many people leave their divorces with greater financial stress and more difficulties in planning for…
File Under: Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Marital Settlement Agreement
July 16, 2022
Key Issues When Childless Couples Divorce
Divorce for Couples Without Children When people think about difficult divorces, they may first consider estranged parents. After all, these couples must continue to co-parent together even after their own relationship has come to an end, and matters like child custody and support can lead to conflicts during negotiations. However, couples without children also face…
File Under: Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Marital Settlement Agreement
July 8, 2022
Handling Your Online Accounts During a Divorce
Keep an Eye on Online Privacy During Divorce As you go through a divorce, you will also need to reconstruct your online life. These tips can help you manage social media and protect your privacy. Divorce can be a challenging time emotionally, practically and financially, regardless of the unique circumstances of your situation. Receiving support…
File Under: Divorce, Matrimonial & Family Law
July 1, 2022
Watch Out for These Often-Hidden Assets
These Marital Assets Can Stay Hidden During a Divorce Financial issues can be some of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. Make sure to be aware of these types of assets to protect yourself from an unfair outcome. When a couple makes the decision to divorce, the financial aspects can be some of the…
File Under: Matrimonial & Family Law
June 24, 2022
The Advantages of Divorce Mediation
Reasons to Choose Divorce Mediation Over the Alternatives According to some sources, nearly half of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. Mediation results in a positive resolution in as many as 80% of all cases. Many divorce lawyers recommend mediation if possible because there are many advantages to this approach, including saving time…
File Under: Divorce, Mediation
June 17, 2022
Dealing With Taxes During Your Divorce
Planning for the Tax Aspects of a Divorce While divorce can be a challenging experience personally, emotionally and practically, the financial effects are some of the longest-lasting changes. Not only do you need to manage asset division and the resulting change to both parties’ finances, but you may also find it challenging to adjust to…
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June 10, 2022
Is a Prenup or a Trust Better Advance Preparation for Divorce?
Prenup or a Trust? – Divorce-Proofing Your Assets When people in New Jersey decide to marry, they may not want to think about divorce. However, with more people marrying later in life, with established careers, as business owners or as parents of children from prior relationships, there are many good reasons to engage in financial…
File Under: Divorce, Post-Nuptials, Pre-Nuptial Agreements