Navigating through the turbulent waters of divorce can be emotionally draining and legally complex. When a spouse is served with a divorce Complaint in New Jersey, it is imperative to respond within promptly and adequately to avoid potential pitfalls. Litigants are...
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Understanding Social Security benefits after getting divorced
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to tell kids about a divorce
A divorce will likely be one of the most challenging experiences in your life. However, it's important to remember that it will be difficult for your child to deal with as well. Fortunately, there are a number of ways that you can break the news in a manner that is...
Exploring the top reasons for divorce
Divorce is difficult, but it may be the best option in certain circumstances. common reasons for divorce in New Jersey include infidelity, lack of communication, and personal differences. Individuals must consider their own needs and the well-being of their loved ones...
When exes won’t move on after divorce in New Jersey
Divorce can be a particularly draining process for New Jersey couples, but even more so if the couple isn’t on the same page. It can be draining to pursue a divorce when one person doesn’t want it. Even after everything has been said and done in the divorce though,...