The Alimony Bill, or Bill A845, makes significant changes to the way alimony is paid in divorce cases. This bill is designed to give attorneys, litigants, and judges a set of rules to adhere to when deciding how much alimony an ex-spouse should receive and how long...
Many spouses don’t want to give up certain assets during a divorce. Because of this, they try to hide them despite the fact that it’s illegal to do so in New Jersey. These are some of the most common assets that spouses try to hide during a divorce. Cryptocurrency...
New Jersey law says nothing about dating during an ongoing divorce proceeding. You can enter into a new relationship if you are comfortable doing so. However, it is important to note that taking such a step could make it harder to negotiate a favorable settlement in a...
Co-parenting can be one of the biggest challenges couples face after a divorce. In New Jersey, issues around money and custody are the two biggest hurdles couples must overcome in a split. Sometimes, those can be overcome in good faith. At other times, one ex-spouse...
If you are a divorced parent in New Jersey, you might pay or receive child support. A court probably determined the child support amount based on a few factors, including income. However, at some point after the divorce, one or both of you might go through some life...
In a New Jersey divorce, the property is divided using principles of equitable distribution. This is not the same as the presumed 50/50 split used in community property states. Instead, courts will look at the reality of each spouse's situation and the marriage to...
Millions of people get married every year in New Jersey and around the world. Sadly, many marriages end in divorce every year as well. Everyone knows that divorce is difficult, but some people may not realize the unique effects that a divorce has on teenagers. Here...
When people get divorced in New Jersey, one of the most common issues that they might have to address is what to do about their mortgages. In most marriages, both spouses will be listed on the mortgage. When they divorce, they will want to separate their finances so...
As you go through your divorce proceedings in New Jersey, you're likely going to have a lot of questions about what happens to your marital assets. From your family home to your pension plan, you'll need to understand what the court sees as marital property and...
If your spouse has left without a word, you are probably worried about how you can divorce them. New Jersey allows you to divorce a spouse who has disappeared, but the judicial system attempts to find them first. File a complaint for divorce You need to file a...
