Sometimes leaving the house during the divorce process seems like the best choice. Divorces can get heated and stressful, after all. However, in New Jersey, the choice to leave the marital home can have significant legal, financial, and emotional consequences. Whether you are the one moving out or your spouse is leaving, understanding how this…
In high-asset divorces, dividing property can be complicated when intellectual property (IP) is involved. Intellectual property—such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and software—can be significant assets, and their valuation and distribution require careful consideration. Whether one spouse created the IP before or during the marriage, understanding how these assets are handled is crucial. Here…
Alimony is seen as a vital mechanism for many people going through divorce, particularly those who aren’t financially independent after the separation. However, alimony can become problematic for both payors and recipients when there are changes in income, such as job loss or other significant financial shifts. In New Jersey, alimony is not set in…
High-income divorces often involve complex financial portfolios, including business assets and investments. Dividing these assets fairly can be one of the most challenging aspects of the divorce process, especially when significant wealth is tied to businesses, real estate, or intricate investment portfolios. Understanding how these assets are identified, valued, and divided is critical for protecting…
Divorce can be emotionally taxing. Moreover, you want the process done and over with so you can move on with your life. In New Jersey, the time it takes to finalize a divorce depends on various factors, including whether the divorce is contested or uncontested, the complexity of the issues involved, and the caseload of…
Negotiations during divorce can be challenging, emotionally-charged, and bureaucratically complex. Then alimony is brought into the mix and unleashes a new level of difficulty. Although alimony is designed to help a financially dependent spouse move on after a divorce while maintaining a decent standard of living, it’s not always awarded and may not always seem…
Facing a domestic violence charge is a serious and emotionally challenging experience. Whether you are the accused or the victim, protecting your rights throughout the legal process is essential to ensure a fair and just outcome. Domestic violence cases in New Jersey involve criminal charges, potential restraining orders, and significant personal consequences, making it crucial…
Alimony can be life-changing in situations where one spouse is financially dependent on the other. However, for the payor spouse, the financial burden of alimony—often paired with child support—can be daunting, especially since circumstances are very likely to change after divorce. One solution for people going through divorce has emerged known as “alimony insurance” in…
When it comes to custody battles, many people assume that the mother is going to have an inherent advantage over the father. Historically, it has been the case. However, in New Jersey, the legal system has turned away from favoring the mother by aiming to prioritize fairness and the best interests of the child. Courts…
A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a legal document created before marriage to establish how assets, debts, and other financial matters will be handled during the marriage or in the event of a divorce. While having a lawyer is not a legal requirement for drafting or signing a prenup, it is strongly recommended that both parties…