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Finding out your spouse has secret debt can feel like a betrayal – and it could threaten your financial security. Many people discover unknown financial obligations during divorce proceedings when all assets and debts must come to light. This situation becomes even...
Changing your name after divorce can feel like reclaiming your identity. However, the process might involve considerations and potential challenges. Understanding these challenges beforehand can help you navigate this transition more smoothly. Professional and...
On the whole, divorce rates have been decreasing in recent decades. Nonetheless, a significant number of marriages don’t work out. While marriage can bring many happy years to couples, there are tests that spouses have to get through. Not all marital disputes are...
When couples divorce in New Jersey, they often need to consider spousal support. Courts consider many factors to decide whether one spouse should pay the other, such as how much and for how long. Length of marriage and other personal factors The court considers how...
Divorce can cause financial uncertainty, especially for those who have been out of the workforce for a long period. In New Jersey, where the legal framework for divorce is built around equitable distribution, long-term homemakers have unique challenges in maintaining...
When dividing marital property in a New Jersey divorce, courts strive for an equitable or fair division rather than a 50/50 split. Various factors are considered to determine a just division, including each spouse's contribution to the marriage. Your contribution to...
For many couples who can no longer cohabitate, severing all marital ties is still not an option. Some states offer an official legal separation process, allowing spouses to stay married but live separate and apart. New Jersey does not offer legal separation. However,...
For many people, going through a divorce can feel like walking through a maze blindfolded because every turn brings new challenges, and you might wonder when to take action. One powerful tool in your legal arsenal is filing a motion, and knowing how this process can...
Being married to someone who serves in the military inspires a multitude of challenges. But, being a military spouse also comes with some perks – like TRICARE insurance coverage. Health insurance may not be at the top of your list of concerns right now, if you’re...
Finalizing the divorce may feel like crossing the finish line, but it is often not the end. Life after signing the decree can be just as stressful, if not more. For most people, this period after proceedings can involve financial, emotional and mental adjustments,...