Media portrayals of annulment have led to a significant amount of confusion about what an annulment involves and how it differs from a divorce. If you are wanting to end your marriage, you may or may not qualify for an annulment. Annulments are more difficult to get than a divorce, and a divorce might be…
In New Jersey, either spouse can ask the court to order the other spouse to pay alimony during a divorce. While a spouse can ask for alimony, the court has discretion about whether to order it and will consider multiple factors before agreeing to do so. Once a court issues an alimony order, it can…
Divorce cases can quickly become contentious because of the emotional conflicts that might arise. The process of ending a marriage can also become complicated when the estranged spouses try to negotiate how to divide their marital property. Unfortunately, some people try to conceal or hide assets to prevent their spouses from receiving fair portions of…
If you are preparing to divorce your spouse in New Jersey and are wondering about how your inheritance or that of your spouse might be handled, it’s important to understand how the equitable distribution rules work. In New Jersey, assets that either spouse acquires during a marriage are considered to be a part of the…
Are you and your partner ready for marriage? Before you answer, be sure to check out Vikki Ziegler’s mandatory 20 questions checklist to make sure your beloved truly is “the one.” Otherwise you may be the next couple on Untying the Knot… Are each of you willing to share your financial documents with each other?…
When you think about your family, you likely think about the people who are related to you and are the closest emotionally. However, there are some situations in which issues arise within family relationships that need to be resolved in court. Family law matters can include a variety of legal issues that might range from…
If you believe your marriage is over and want to get divorced, it’s important to understand what to do before you file and during the initial phases of the process. Making mistakes before you file or early in the process can make your case much more challenging. Before you file a divorce petition, you might…
If you want to end your marriage in New Jersey, you might worry about entering into a bitter and protracted process. Not all divorce cases are contested, and many can be resolved outside of the court process. If you and your spouse can resolve any issues in dispute and negotiate a full agreement or…
Some people in New Jersey want to separate from their spouses without dissolving their marriages. They might prefer legal separation over divorce for several different reasons, including being unsure whether they truly want a permanent end to their relationships, wanting to retain certain benefits such as health insurance, or having religious reasons for not wanting…
If you want to get divorced in New Jersey, you might not know what to expect during the process. The New Jersey divorce process can be confusing for people who have little experience with the courts and how they work. The state has laws that control the process, and courts also have procedures in…