Instead of getting divorced, some couples choose to separate either temporarily or permanently. Separation is not the same as divorce since the separated couple remains legally married. When a couple separates, the spouses live apart from each other. While separation does not terminate a marriage, it affects the legal and financial responsibilities each spouse has.…
If you are getting divorced from your spouse in New Jersey, you likely know that your property and assets will be divided. The assets acquired by either you or your spouse during your marriage are classified as marital property no matter how they might be titled. At the Ziegler Law Group, LLC, a divorce lawyer…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…