Child support is designed to ensure that both parents contribute to meeting a child's financial needs after a separation or divorce. But this can get affected as children's needs and a parent’s financial circumstances can change over time. For this reason, New Jersey...
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What happens if your spouse refuses to sign divorce papers
When one spouse seeks to end a marriage, the other may resist by refusing to sign the divorce papers. However, New Jersey law provides a legal process for dissolving a marriage even when one spouse refuses to cooperate. Does a divorce require both spouses to agree No...
Who pays for joint credit card debt in a divorce?
In a New Jersey divorce, the court may divide joint credit card debt between the spouses based on the rules of equitable distribution. That does not always mean an equal split. The court may look at why the debt exists, when each spouse made the charges and who...
Who pays for college expenses after a divorce?
Divorce does not always end a parent’s financial duties to a child. In New Jersey, those duties may continue after high school if a child goes to college or attends another type of higher education. For divorced parents, questions about tuition, housing and other...
Who gets the family home during a New Jersey divorce?
The family home often holds emotional and financial value. It may represent your largest asset and provide stability for your family. If you plan to divorce in New Jersey, you may wonder who will keep the house. The answer depends on several facts, not simply whose...
What happens to retirement accounts during divorce?
Retirement savings often represent one of the largest marital assets. During divorce, these accounts may require careful valuation and division to ensure a fair property settlement. Understanding how retirement accounts and deferred compensation are handled can help...
