A lot has changed over the generations and one significant change is how couples choose to live. While marriage is still a popular choice for many couples living together, over the years cohabitation has gained popularity. Cohabitation without marriage is becoming more and more common these days. Recently, this concept has come to be defined…
In recent trending news, a social media story went viral involving a couple going through a divorce. It’s true that in most cases all assets and debts accumulated throughout the marriage will be split evenly between the two parties, but this is obviously not meant to be taken literally as it was in this viral…
If you’ve decided to divorce, taking the right steps to choose a divorce lawyer can support your next steps. When you choose a divorce lawyer, realize it’s much more than searching online for “divorce lawyers in New Jersey.” Here are some of the right steps to take before you choose your divorce lawyer: Hire a…
The end of a marital relationship is frequently a challenging emotional experience. However, the end of marriage is made even more difficult if one of the partners has difficulty paying for life’s essentials. In order for the court to award one of the partners alimony, family court must consider up to 13 factors provided in…
Determining who gets the assets in a divorce is fraught with potential peril. The division of family property in a divorce is often challenging, especially if the couple has significant financial assets such as closely held businesses, homes, restricted equity, rental properties, broker-dealer accounts, retirement and pension accounts, deferred compensation, professional licenses or practices, and…
