With the increasing amount of divorcing marriages in the country, the states have incorporated more ways for couples to separate depending on the condition of their marriage and their properties. Litigation can be costly and leads to intense arguments in the...
Year: 2018
Estate planning: The final gift to loved ones
Few things in life are guaranteed in New Jersey, but death and taxes are among them. According to one 2017 report, more than 50 percent of Americans have not established a will or a trust and many of those will die without establishing an estate plan that could leave...
Outdated beneficiary can have unintended consequences in divorce
The decision to divorce in New Jersey is seldom made lightly. Once the decision has been reached, there are a number of issues to be addressed. Not least among these is the division of assets. Among assets that are occasionally overlooked in divorce proceedings are...
Estate planning should be a continuing process
A person in New Jersey feels he or she has done a great job of planning for his or her future. Estate planning has been thought out and put in place and life is good. Time passes, things change and an estate plan may need attention to ensure it is still serving a...
Establishing financial identity prior to divorce
Divorce brings with it many financial concerns and considerations in New Jersey. People considering divorce may want to establish some level of financial independence prior to a divorce. There are many options and issues to be considered. One of the first things to do...
Visitation rights of New Jersey grandparents
Grandparents across New Jersey often experience the sad process of the divorce of a child and their spouse. Though the attendance of family events and the stress of custody now infiltrates your daily life, you prove most affected by not seeing the grandchildren you...
Important divorce preparations
The divorce process formally starts when a person files for a divorce. However, what a person does prior to this filing matters considerably. What preparations individuals make once they decide a divorce may be necessary can significantly impact how the divorce...
Important estate planning steps for new parents
As a new parent, you may feel as if you are trying to squeeze 48 hours of work and family time into a 24-hour day, and trying to do so on minimal sleep can prove physically and emotionally taxing. Given all the new responsibilities you have recently taken on, you may...
When might you need a prenuptial agreement?
If you are like many people who are about to get married, you may feel as if you have no need for a prenuptial agreement. Maybe you have full faith in your marriage and you do not plan to divorce, or perhaps you do not feel as if you have enough assets to warrant one....
What is divorce mediation?
In general, the divorce process can be complex and confusing. To help alleviate some stress and financial strain, some divorcing couples consider alternative methods to complete the divorce process, such as mediation. Couples who are considering their options may...