Divorce is a challenging process on its own, but when one spouse has a criminal record, it can further complicate matters. In New Jersey, family courts take various factors into account during a divorce, and a criminal history can affect key aspects such as child custody, alimony, and property division. If you or your spouse…
Sometimes marriages take a downturn within days or months of receving the certificate. Rather than try to stick it out and make the marriage work, you and your spouse decide to move forward with the divorce. However, what does this mean for your divorce process? Do the same laws that apply to a long-term marriage…
Regardless of your financial situation, divorce is not easy. When it comes to divorcing a high-net-worth individual who has more assets than you do, divorce becomes significantly more complex. Between alimony, child support, and the equitable distribution of assets, there are the complications that arise when your divorce may also garner media attention. If you…
Affluent families in New Jersey often own an additional vacation home down the shore. Whether you have chosen Cape May or Asbury Park for your shore property, how much it is worth and how often you have used it during your marriage matters when you are getting divorced. Equitable distribution in New Jersey means that…
Divorce can bring out the darkness in people, especially when the relationship between both people has crumbled. Some spouses may resent their partner for the divorce and do hurtful things that negatively both parties. In some cases, a spouse may resort to sabotaging marital finances out of spite, anger, or a desire to gain the…
When your spouse has been incarcerated due to a criminal conviction, such as a violent crime, you may be blindsided and overwhelmed. Moreover, you may realize that such a person is not you who originally married, and you may be considering a divorce. That leaves you to wonder if you can get divorced from someone…
Divorce is hard enough with juggling the needs of your children. When you have a special needs child (or children), the challenges increase exponentially. Not only do you have to worry about their immediate health and wellness, you also have to plan for their future. If you are considering divorce or separation and have a…
Abuse can take many forms, and for many victims, the control does not end when the relationship is over. In fact, some abusers weaponize the family court system to maintain control and inflict emotional and financial distress on their former partners. This behavior, known as litigation abuse, is a tactic used by abusers to manipulate…
Divorce is a process, one riddled with emotions that might range from terror to relief and everything in between. Then comes the challenges and the frustration, particularly when your spouse does not want to cooperate. If you are facing a situation where your spouse refuses to participate in the divorce, you need to know what…
Your relationship should be something built on long-term trust and commitment, as well as open communication. Unfortunately, some people wind up married to someone who didn’t show their true face until afterwards. Rather than a loving spouse, you are with someone who is manipulative and uses financial abuse to limit your freedom. Financial abuse is…