Divorce

Many married couples choose to remain living in the home together even after separating, although “separation” takes on a new meaning under these circumstances. Is There Formal Separation in New Jersey? Under legal separation, a couple remains married, at least temporarily, but lives apart. Although many states institutionalize this arrangement, New Jersey does not. Instead, […]

Divorce involves difficult emotions, but it is ultimately a legal process that involves many financial implications. Receiving divorce papers starts a time limit for you to have a chance to be heard regarding the case. If you sign divorce papers, this can affect your legal rights, as can ignoring them altogether. Here is what you […]

If you and your spouse want to divorce as quickly and inexpensively as possible while keeping things amicable, the best option is to pursue an uncontested, no-fault divorce with “irreconcilable differences” as the grounds. In New Jersey, couples have two types of divorce to choose from: fault-based and no-fault divorce. Grounds for a fault-based divorce […]

In New Jersey, a divorce decree officially ends your marriage, regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested. However, finalizing a divorce is not the end of the process. It is important to address all post-judgment matters appropriately.  What is a Final Divorce Decree? A divorce decree (or Judgment of Divorce) is a court […]

Unlike many states, New Jersey does not formally recognize any form of marital separation. That doesn’t mean you can’t separate, of course. You can, however, choose to live separately and even form a written separation agreement. You can also take advantage of temporary court orders during your separation. Unfortunately, there are also many mistakes you […]

If you are getting divorced in New Jersey, you likely have questions about the many legal issues you have to address. We also understand that you may have even more questions about how mediation can affect resolving those issues in your divorce. In the sections to follow, we’ll answer some of the common questions spouses […]

When it comes to dividing assets during a divorce, New Jersey is an ‘equitable distribution’ state, not a community property state. The basic principle is still a fair distribution of marital assets, but the equitable distribution system allows for more flexibility in distributing assets than the 50/50-based community property system does.  Under the New Jersey […]

When you get married, the last thing you imagine is your spouse cheating on you. However, for countless spouses, this becomes a reality, making it much more challenging to continue with the marriage.  If your spouse has stepped out on you, you may want to confront them and discuss it. Before you do, you should […]

Are you considering divorcing your spouse? If so, you want to find the best divorce lawyer in Monmouth County to represent you. However, how do you know you are hiring a skilled divorce lawyer who is equipped to handle your case and achieve the outcome you desire? An excellent way to evaluate a divorce attorney […]

New Jersey, like other states, administers its divorce laws on the principle that it is pointless to force a couple to remain married if even one spouse wants a divorce. And sometimes, that is the case, meaning one of the spouses wants a divorce and the other one doesn’t.  However, the reluctant spouse cannot prevent […]