Dealing with unexpected events is a part of life for adults in New Jersey. Sometimes, this event comes in the form of a divorce. If you're like many older adults going through the gray divorce process, it's understandable to have questions about your finances going...
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Divorce and Art Collections
New Jersey divorce proceedings are based on the equitable distribution of marital property. Before divorce, couples have opportunities to reach mutual agreement on the division of assets in a Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel or economic mediation. Otherwise, the...
How divorces force the split of 401(k) assets
In New Jersey, contributions that you or your spouse made to employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plans during your marriage count as marital property. To settle your divorce, you must divide the 401(k) funds in either of your accounts labeled as marital property. The...
Understanding the role of a forensic psychologist in a child custody case
Forensic psychologists are sometimes used for custody cases in New Jersey. Parents and courts work with these specialists to achieve an optimal custody arrangement for the child or children involved. Who they evaluate Forensic psychologists may evaluate everyone who...
How can you protect your credit during a New Jersey divorce?
When you start the divorce process in New Jersey, you might want to take steps to protect your credit. Otherwise, your spouse's use of the joint accounts will continue to affect your credit score. Close joint credit accounts You may close all joint credit accounts to...
The benefits and drawbacks of parallel parenting
The concept of parallel parenting is a relatively new approach to co-parenting that is gaining popularity among separated or divorced parents in New Jersey. Unlike traditional co-parenting where parents work together to make important decisions about their children's...
Navigating New Jersey divorce and social media
There are plenty of studies out there that indicate that social media often harms marriages. New Jersey residents may not realize that social media often makes divorces even harder than they already are. If you’re dealing with a divorce, remember these social media...
Why alternating week co-parenting may not be the best option
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce in New Jersey can be emotionally taxing. One common arrangement is alternating-week co-parenting, where each parent has the child for one week at a time. While this arrangement may work well for some families, there are...
When mediation fails to produce a complete agreement
Couples in New Jersey opting for divorce might attempt mediation to save on legal expenses. Mediation is a tool used to help couples divide assets and make provisions for their futures apart. Many challenges, such as who gets the house, children or pets, sometimes...
Nesting as a form of child custody
Nesting is a custody alternative that has been gaining popularity with New Jersey parents in recent years. This arrangement involves allowing the children to stay in the family home, while the parents take turns living there with them. The idea behind nesting is to...