A DUI/DWI conviction in New Jersey does not simply disappear after a certain number of years. It can remain part of your driving history and court record long after the case is over. That is partly because New Jersey generally treats DWI as a motor vehicle offense rather than a criminal offense. This distinction also […]
Bonuses, stock options, RSUs, commissions, and other forms of deferred or incentive compensation can be divided in a New Jersey divorce when they were earned through efforts made during the marriage. The fact that compensation is paid, vested, or received after the divorce filing does not automatically make it separate property. These assets can be […]
Divorce changes much more than your marital status. It can affect who inherits your property, who manages your finances if you become incapacitated, who makes medical decisions for you, and who receives assets that pass outside your will. If your spouse is currently named throughout your estate plan, those documents should be reviewed during the […]
A high school athlete does not automatically need an LLC simply because they earn NIL income. An LLC may become more useful when NIL activity starts functioning like an actual business, with recurring sponsorships, meaningful income, expenses, contracts, merchandise, appearances, or other ongoing activity. There is another layer for high school athletes: many are minors. […]
A will can be contested in New Jersey when an interested person has a valid legal reason to challenge its validity. Simply being unhappy with an inheritance, receiving less than a sibling, or being left out of a will is generally not enough by itself. A successful challenge usually requires evidence of a recognized legal […]
A gray divorce generally refers to a divorce involving spouses age 50 or older. New Jersey does not use a separate set of divorce laws for older couples, but divorce later in life often involves different priorities because retirement, pensions, healthcare, Social Security, accumulated assets, and long-term financial security are much closer at hand. People […]
A business started before marriage may begin as separate property in New Jersey, but that does not always mean the entire business stays outside equitable distribution. The main questions are usually: What was the business worth when the marriage began? Did it increase in value during the marriage? What caused that increase? Were marital funds […]
A privately held business is usually valued by examining its financial performance, assets, liabilities, income, ownership structure, and future earning potential. Unlike a publicly traded company, there is no daily market price that tells the court exactly what the business is worth. In a high-asset divorce, that often means bringing in a business valuation professional, […]
Yes, a parenting plan can be changed after divorce in New Jersey, but a parent generally cannot just decide to stop following the existing arrangement. A modification usually requires either an agreement between the parents that is properly formalized or a court-approved change. Courts recognize that family circumstances do not stay the same forever. Work […]
Retirement accounts can be divided in a New Jersey divorce when some or all of the retirement benefit was earned during the marriage. This can include 401(k)s, pensions, IRAs, deferred compensation plans, and other retirement benefits. That does not mean the entire account is automatically marital property, and it does not mean every retirement account […]
