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…
When you go through a divorce in New Jersey, your case will either be contested or uncontested. It’s important to understand the differences between contested and uncontested divorces so that you know which process might be better in your situation. When you work with a divorce lawyer in New Jersey at the Ziegler Law…
Most people in New Jersey who want to end their marriages seek to do so by pursuing a divorce. However, a second option to legally end a marriage is an annulment. While both processes end a marriage, there are distinct differences between them. The main difference between an annulment and a divorce is the impact…
Ending a relationship can be difficult for anyone. When that relationship is a marriage, however, contemplating its end comes with many additional layers of complexity because of its impact on all areas of your life. Some people want to separate from their spouses but are not sure they are ready to divorce. Others have moral,…
Tips From Celebrity Divorce Attorney, Vikki Ziegler By definition, financial infidelity is defined as one partner in a relationship spending, borrowing, withholding, or hiding money and not telling the other partner. For example, a spouse may have a credit card or bank account that is only in that person’s name and kept concealed from the…
Regardless of why or how your marriage is ending, you may feel uncertain about your financial stability in the future. Whether you are the one to pay or receive payments, you are bound to have questions about spousal support and alimony in New Jersey. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions the divorce attorneys…
If you have learned that your spouse cheated on you with someone else, you might feel devastated and unsure of how to handle the situation. Infidelity is a leading reason for divorce because of the violation of trust involved. Unfaithfulness can cause intense feelings of betrayal, anger, sadness, and a breakdown in your marriage. Depending…
A common question asked by clients is, “What is cohabitation?”. As the cohabitation of a former spouse receiving alimony is regularly built into settlement agreements as a reason for a payor to request a review of alimony, it is an important definition for clients to understand. Oftentimes, clients believe cohabitation is simply the act of…
You’re going to show him. No, you’re going to show the world! You don’t need that ex-husband of yours. Or any husband at all. Maybe you don’t need anyone else for that matter, not even your nagging mother who always tells you she knows better than you do. You’ve got this. And you very well…
