When you’ve made the difficult decision to pursue a divorce, understanding the stages of the process can help you navigate it with clarity and confidence. In this blog series, we will guide you through the various stages of the divorce process, providing valuable insights to empower you during this challenging time. Let’s begin with Step…
When people are considering getting a divorce in New Jersey, they sometimes wonder whether they should file first or wait to see if their spouses file divorce paperwork. While there shouldn’t be an advantage to filing first, there are a few benefits to being the first person to file divorce paperwork. However, if you are…
If you are planning to divorce your spouse and live in New Jersey, you will need to file a divorce complaint to initiate the process. This legal document includes information about you, your family, and your marital assets. It also includes a key section about the grounds you are claiming for your divorce, which are…
If you are considering getting a divorce in New Jersey, you might have a general idea of what you might expect. You might know several people who have gone through divorce cases and have seen depictions of divorce in movies and on television. Even though divorce might be something you have witnessed, having second-hand knowledge…
A divorce can be financially devastating without preparation. If you are considering ending your marriage, there are steps to take before, before, and after your divorce that could help you protect your financial interests. Here is some information from a divorce lawyer in New Jersey at the Ziegler Law Group about how to protect your…
Same-sex marriage was legalized in New Jersey in 2013 through a court decision, and this right was subsequently cemented in all 50 states two years later by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644 (2015). While same-sex marriage is still fairly new, some couples who chose to marry after…
When you and your spouse no longer get along in your marriage, it can still be difficult to decide how and when to end your relationship. There are certain situations when a separation might make more sense than a divorce, and there are other times when getting divorced might be a better option. Choosing to…
If you want to end your marriage, you are likely dreading the process involved with going through a divorce. Many people think that getting divorced will involve protracted, bitter court battles. However, many cases can be resolved outside of court. It’s possible to obtain an uncontested divorce in New Jersey to dissolve your marriage if…
People who plan to divorce in New Jersey might have multiple concerns. They might wonder how to handle child custody and whether they might pay or receive child and spousal support, but determining how the property and debts will be divided is a major concern for most people. While you might think that everything…
After you file a complaint for divorce and pay your filing fees, you will need to serve your spouse with a copy of the complaint and summons on your spouse to get the process started. If you don’t serve your spouse with the legal documents, your divorce case will not proceed. A divorce lawyer in…