Has the tension at home grown so heavy that one of you is ready to pack a bag? Leaving can seem like the obvious next step, but where you live during a divorce can shape your finances and your time with your children for months. Before you move, it helps to understand...
Restricted stock units can be harder to divide in a New Jersey divorce than a bank account or retirement fund. Because RSUs often vest over time, part of the award may relate to the marriage and part may not. Why do courts look beyond the vesting date? New Jersey...
Generally, no. New Jersey law treats a gift from a parent to one spouse during the marriage as separate property, so it usually stays outside equitable distribution. But that protection can change if the spouse mixes the gift with marital funds, adds the other spouse...
Yes. A New Jersey parent may request a child support reduction after a substantial and sustained loss of income. However, unemployment alone does not modify an existing support order. The court may examine the circumstances surrounding the job loss and the parent’s...
Retirement can change an alimony obligation, but it does not automatically end alimony. New Jersey law allows a court to modify alimony after retirement, but the outcome depends on the facts of the case. Knowing how the law works can reduce uncertainty and help with...
When you and the other parent disagree about your child’s medical care, the situation can become stressful very quickly. You may both want what is best for your child but have different views about surgery, therapy or another serious treatment. In New Jersey, parents...
Helping a spouse earn a medical degree, law degree, MBA or another degree often feels like an investment in the future together. Many couples make financial sacrifices with an expectation that both spouses will enjoy a higher standard of living after graduation. When...
If you own a business and are considering divorce, you may worry about whether you will have to sell it. In many cases, the answer is no. However, the business may still play an important role in the division of marital property. Before a court can determine how to...
Child custody disputes can be an emotional time. When domestic violence allegations become a part of the situation, parents may become rightfully concerned about the child’s safety, stability and future, which makes the process more difficult. Parents may start...
If you are considering divorce, you may have questions about what will happen to property you have spent years acquiring. While many people focus on homes, retirement accounts and investment portfolios, personal collections can also represent a substantial share of a...
