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How to divide retirement assets in a divorce
Dividing retirement assets in a New Jersey divorce is a bit more complicated than some expect. Even if you and your spouse want equal shares, some types of retirement assets have taxes and penalties involved. You can sometimes avoid penalties by choosing a different...
How is primary physical custody determined?
Most New Jersey family court judges prefer to award joint physical custody whenever possible. However, there might be times when they decide that giving one parent primary custody is better for the child. They may take several factors into consideration as they make...
Does alternating weeks make sense for your co-parenting plan?
One of the biggest hurdles divorcing couples in New Jersey face is creating a custody schedule that works for anyone. Every family is different, and parents' and kids' schedules and needs must be taken into account when deciding on child custody arrangements. Finding...
What is a divorce coach?
Filing for divorce in New Jersey can be one of the most stressful things you'll ever do in your lifetime. At times, you wish you could turn to someone for help. You're not looking for a lecture or legal advice--you just need someone to guide and support you throughout...
Divorce myths debunked
Divorcing couples in New Jersey and across the United States face many challenges. The division of assets, sorting out child support payments, and other matters can be difficult. Many people facing this situation also feel the constant pressure to learn from their...
Saving the marriage or seeking divorce when kids are involved
New Jersey parents who find themselves in a struggling marriage might question whether they should remain together or end the relationship and seek a divorce. While this is always a difficult question, it can become even more complex when there are children involved....
401(k) accounts: how to protect them during divorce
One of the concerns people have in New Jersey regarding divorce is how their 401(k) will be affected during the process. Many fear that their funds are going to be severely diluted to the point where they may not be able to retire properly. Therefore, it is important...
Do you need to prepare for your ex to relocate with the kids?
The idea of being away from their children is gut wrenching for many New Jersey parents. You may have worried about what would happen to your relationships with your kids after you and your now ex-spouse decided to divorce. The custody proceedings went fairly well,...
5 reasons why you need an estate plan
A recent study says 60% of Americans do not have a will. However, the Caring.com survey says as adults get older, the percentage of people with estate planning documents increases to 81% for those over the age of 72. Nearly two-thirds of all baby boomers say they have...
Alimony in New Jersey can make sense
Recently, a New Jersey man won a $273 million lottery jackpot. His ex-wife, having just divorced him last October, said she had no interest in rekindling the romance despite the man’s windfall, nor did she want any part of his winnings. She simply wondered if...