Most couples who are divorcing in New Jersey could benefit from consulting with a financial professional like a certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA). A CDFA could help you resolve financial issues in the divorce and plan for a healthy financial future after the...
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How does New Jersey distribute marital property during a divorce?
When a couple gets divorced in New Jersey, part of the process will involve dividing their property. However, not all their property will be divided as some property is considered separate, and some are considered marital. Only marital property is divided when couples...
Understanding the different types of alimony
When New Jersey couples decide to end their marriage, they might not be leaving on equal footing. In some marriages, one party could be earning significantly less than the other or even nothing at all when the marriage ends. However, there is an option for financial...
Avoid these mistakes when dividing assets during a divorce
While you’re going through a divorce, you and your New Jersey spouse will have to focus on many things. Division of assets is only one of them, and it is important to avoid making common mistakes in this regard. Not considering your health insurance options If you...
Avoiding tax implications from your New Jersey divorce settlement
In New Jersey, you will get what the court considers fair depending on your marriage's unique circumstances. However, what a judge may think is just, and satisfactory may not be reasonable for you if you factor in the tax implications it might have. So, let's look at...
What to know about becoming a guardian to a disabled adult
Residents of New Jersey who have an adult family member who is disabled might need extra help for that person. One way to protect your loved one is to become their guardian. What is guardianship? A guardianship is a legal tool allowing a person to make decisions on...
What are the types of alimony in New Jersey?
New Jersey may award alimony to a person going through a divorce or dissolution of a civil union. There are different types of spousal support to meet the needs of various situations. In some cases, New Jersey may combine more than one type of alimony. Pendente lite...
Reasons you can request a child custody modification
If you have a child custody arrangement in place but the current terms don't work for your lifestyle, you and your ex may need to go to court. A family law judge will go over the reasons why you want to modify the custody agreement, so you'll need to have a valid...
Custody options for your child’s best interest
When you're no longer involved with the other parent of your child, one of the details that you need to work out is how much time each one of you will spend with the child throughout the year. Although you might feel that your child should stay with you all the time,...
Divorcing a narcissist
Residents of New Jersey may want to learn more about the toll that divorce with a narcissist takes. Family courts see a number of high-conflict divorce cases that manipulate the system, while taking an emotional toll on everyone. According to Psychology Today, high...