If you have decided to move forward with the divorce process, you may have a variety of concerns on your mind. Some of these may relate to dividing assets and other divorce issues but many may relate to your children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
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3 commonly asked questions about New Jersey divorce
Divorce, while not the ideal ending couples dream of when they speak their vows, is not uncommon. According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, New Jersey alone experiences 1.7 divorces for every 1,000 people. The divorce process can be simple or...
Dividing retirement accounts can be a complex job in your divorce
The more assets you have, the more complex the property division of your divorce is likely to be. Your retirement accounts will be a property division highlight. You will find that there are different rules for the division of different account types. Understanding...
New job and your request for child custody agreement modification
Your employer is rewarding your hard work with a promotion. However, the new position means you must move to another city. You have custody of your 10-year-old son who will therefore go with you. How will the other parent and the court react to your request for child...
How would cryptocurrency divide in a divorce?
Cryptocurrency is rather volatile. Its value can ebb and flow depending on a variety of factors. But for many people, it makes up a portion of their finances. If you have cryptocurrency, then you will need to factor that into your divorce settlement. There are a...
Will the court award spousal support in your divorce?
Spousal support is a payment the court orders one spouse to pay to another. It can happen during the divorce process and afterward. The idea is to supplement or provide income for a spouse who is financially disadvantaged. The court will not always award spousal...
3 FAQs about changing child support amounts in NJ
If your divorce involved child support, the amount the court set was likely based on a variety of factors. In addition to your income and your spouse’s income, a judge may have considered your children’s ages and specific care needs. However, child support...
4 Unique custody concerns for same-sex divorces in New Jersey
If you are a parent who is in a same-sex relationship that is ending, you probably have many custody concerns. Regardless of your sexual orientation, parting ways with the co-parent of your child can be difficult. However, being in a same-sex relationship can present...
What happens to family farms during a New Jersey divorce?
While not traditionally known for agriculture, New Jersey actually boasts large tracts of farmland. According to the state's government website, there are over 9,071 farms in it, sprawling across 715,057 acres. Some of these farms are family ones passed down to...
How is debt divided in a divorce?
Divorcing couples must work through numerous challenges on the path toward starting new, independent lives. Unfortunately, over the course of the marriage, it is likely that the two parties have developed considerable assets and debts that need to be thoroughly...