Division of Assets in a Monmouth County Divorce In a New Jersey Divorce, assets are divided using the equitable distribution analysis. Equitable distribution means that the property of the marriage will be split “equitably,” meaning fairly. This may or may not result in a 50/50 split. The analysis begins with the identification of marital property. … Read More
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Will My Medical Coverage Be Covered After My Divorce?
Divorce comes with plenty of losses, but many of those things are recoverable in time. However, the loss of healthcare is not so easy to replace, and going without it for even a short period can result in long-term medical and financial problems. This could be a serious problem if you are facing divorce while… Read More
Proving a Case of Judicial Bias In Your New Jersey Divorce
Judicial Bias refers to any opinion or predisposition held by a judge, which interferes with his or her ability to make an impartial ruling. Family court judges, in particular, are frequently accused of gender bias, which is a form of discrimination based on a person’s gender. This accusation is typically made by spouses who feel… Read More
Divorce from Bed and Board In New Jersey
One of the most confusing issues concerning divorces in New Jersey is “legal separation”, which is a court approved separation that allows you to stay married. Legal separation can be beneficial for couples who no longer wish to live together, but want to avoid the financial and emotional costs of a divorce. By staying married,… Read More
NJ Divorce Lawyer: Understanding How Alimony in NJ is Determined
When a married couple goes through divorce, and in the period following legal separation, one spouse may require monetary support from the other. In New Jersey, the law allows the court to make an order that either grants or denies the other spouse monetary support, called alimony. Also known as spousal support or maintenance, this… Read More
5 Coping Strategies from a NJ Divorce Lawyer
The legal divorce process begins when one spouse files a “Complaint for Divorce” with the Superior Court of New Jersey; but outside of the courtroom, we recognize that coping with divorce is not easy to do. Whether it is amicable or not, it marks an end of a love that once existed; which can be… Read More
Child Custody Travel Battles
When two people go through a divorce it is very difficult emotionally and logistically, but when children are involved it may become even more difficult for everyone including the child. Summer is a common time for vacations making any travels happening out of the state or country a challenge for visitation and child custody rights…. Read More
Going Through A Divorce With Children
When two people go through a divorce it can be an emotional, time consuming, and very stressful process. When children are involved it can become even more difficult; not just for the parents, but also for the children – no matter their age. A child may feel pressured to choose sides regardless of any pressure… Read More
What is the Difference Between Collaborative Divorce and Divorce Mediation
New Jersey couples that are seeking to dissolve their marriages without the stress and of litigation often turn to alternative resolutions such as collaborative divorce or divorce mediation. The goals of both approaches are to allow couples to reach mutually satisfactory settlements in the divorce process (instead of the unpredictable outcomes in court), save money,… Read More
Bankruptcy After Divorce: Hire An Attorney Before You File!
Emotional and financial duress is common in a divorce which is why bankruptcy often goes hand-in-hand with divorce. Bankruptcy after divorce can surface many complicated issues and it is not uncommon for one or both spouses to file for bankruptcy; but the timing of when you file can affect your divorce. Unfortunately, when adding another… Read More
