If you are divorcing a vindictive spouse, then you know that just about every interaction you have will be full of conflict. While it’s uncomfortable to be the target of your former spouse’s animosity, you should realize that many people with anger issues use anger as a way to deflect other emotions they are unequipped…
The process of getting a divorce is fraught with emotion and it is easy to become overwhelmed by both the legal and financial issues surrounding divorce, which can lead to costly mistakes. Here are 8 common divorce pitfalls you need to avoid: 1. Letting family and friends influence you. It’s natural to want the comfort…
Protecting premarital assets from a divorce takes a little pre-planning as well as understanding the difference between separate and marital property. Taking the necessary steps to shield your premarital assets before divorce is even on the radar is key to ensuring those assets remain your own separate property. First, you need to know what constitutes…
Today, approximately 25% of U.S. divorces involve couples over the age of 50. Beyond the emotional impact that divorce can have on couples of any age that decide to split, it can have a potentially devastating effect on the retirement plans of those who divorce later in life. Divorce after 50 usually results in a…
Once your divorce has been finalized, you and your ex-spouse are legally required to abide by the terms of the settlement agreement. While most people will do just that, there are certainly those who will violate their agreement, ignoring what the court has ordered. If you find yourself in a situation involving the violation of…
If you have never experienced the divorce process before, you will quickly find that there are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there. Some may be relayed to you by well-meaning friends and some you may pick up during your online research. However you acquire this information, it can actually be harmful to your…
Once you’ve made the decision to end your marriage, understanding how the New Jersey divorce process works will help prepare you for what lies ahead. While the attorney you choose to represent you will be helping you every step of the way and preparing you for what is to come, it’s still good to know…
If you are preparing for or are in the process of getting a divorce, you will want to consider whether or not to restore your former name. New Jersey has a way to do a name change as part of your divorce process. If you want to have your former (maiden) name restored, you should…
Although it is illegal and can result in hurting your case if discovered, many divorcing spouses try to hide assets, usually prior to a divorce action that they know is going to occur. Experience has shown that the more time there is before a divorce action is filed, the more likely it is that spouses will…
Marital property consists of all the assets and debts a married couple acquires either together or as individuals during the marriage. New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, requiring that all marital property be divided fairly — which does not necessarily mean equally — in a divorce. Retirement accounts are typically one of the major…
During a divorce, it’s important to protect your privacy and that of your family. Telling everyone the details of your split is unnecessary, especially if you have children who need protecting as well. If you can keep your private news to yourself, it will make your divorce easier to handle for all involved. One way…
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce and agree on all the issues of a divorce — alimony, property division, and child custody and support — you may qualify for an uncontested divorce. The most common ground for an uncontested divorce in New Jersey is “irreconcilable differences,” which is akin to no-fault divorce…
If you are headed for a divorce, you may be thinking more about the division of your marital assets than what will happen to your debt. But just like assets, debt is also subject to division in a divorce. There are two kinds of debt: marital and non-marital. Marital debt is any debt you incurred…
Good planning is essential to making a successful start to getting a divorce. Even though you may feel you are ready from an emotional standpoint, you need to be sure you are legally prepared before you file. Here are five planning tips to help you prepare for a divorce: #1: Talk with an experienced divorce…
In just a few short years, Facebook has totally transformed the way that people make social connections. The upside is that you can stay in touch with friends and family daily without much effort. The downside is that spending too much time on social media — and connecting with people from the past — has…