A gray divorce, otherwise known as a divorce between older couples, is one that is starting to gain some traction. Because these couples often come from long-term marriages, someone contemplating a gray divorce may wonder if all the stress is worth it. Possible...
How do you initiate divorce mediation in New Jersey?
Sometimes, divorcing parties find it better to settle divorce issues outside of court through collaborative divorce. And one of the popular approaches to this is mediation. With mediation, spouses can privately negotiate terms more freely and at a lower cost. There...
Who keeps the pets in a New Jersey divorce?
The divorce process poses difficult challenges for the whole family. Couples face one of the most emotional and complex issues during their divorce when deciding who gets custody of the pets. You likely both have close attachments to your pets, making this decision...
What is discovery in a New Jersey divorce?
When divorcing spouses cannot agree on the terms of their divorce, they have no choice but to go through a contested divorce. Because they are battling to settle disputes in court, they must gather information to use as evidence to help their case. In New Jersey, it...
New Jersey divorce: division of assets
Divorce can be a lengthy process since it covers several issues such as spousal support, child custody and division of assets. While these topics have their fair share of complexity, the division of assets can put parties under much stress since it involves a lot of...
How to handle joint accounts during a divorce
Bringing up the topic of divorce also means bringing up many other sensitive issues, especially when it comes to finances. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse share any joint financial accounts, you might have concerns regarding the separation of those accounts or...
What types of child custody are available in New Jersey?
When your romantic relationship ends, but you share a child with your former partner, you and your ex may need to come up with a plan for how you plan to raise your child moving forward. Unless you and your ex are able to agree on custody terms, you may need the...
Women initiate two-thirds of today’s divorces
While both men and women end New Jersey marriages, research shows that one gender is more likely to initiate a divorce than the other. Women are substantially more likely to suggest ending a marriage than their male counterparts, and there are a number of reasons this...
How can you protect your business from a divorce?
If you are a new business owner looking to ensure your business has complete protection against claims, you will want to think about what would happen if you or another owner gets a divorce. The law will look at a business you start after you become married as marital...
What do you do with your business in a divorce?
Few marriages become as tightly entwined as those relationships between business owners. If you and your spouse have a partnership in a business, you need to consider how you will handle the business in the divorce. There are a few different choices available to you...