What should be considered before filing an appeal of a divorce related Court order in New Jersey?
Oftentimes, family matters are emotional, contentious, and leave both parties feeling unhappy with the outcome. Particularly with divorce proceedings, litigants will often want to appeal a judge’s determination because they perceived something in the decision as unfair. Frequently, this perceived unfairness has to do with money. A judge’s determination on issues such alimony or …
Who Makes Up Your Financial Team Post Divorce
Life post-divorce comes with many changes. One area that many forget to make changes to is their financial team. It can be important to do this, so you are no longer using the same financial professionals as your ex-spouse. Even if that person is no longer using the same experts, you may decide that you …
How Is a Business Divided in a Divorce?
There are many factors that will determine whether your spouse is entitled to a percentage of the business as part of the divorce settlement. The process of distributing marital property can be complicated, particularly when you own your own business, and you want to protect your investment, and the blood, sweat and tears that you …
Is Marital Abandonment Legal Grounds for Divorce?
When a couple files for divorce, one of the first steps is to complete the “Complaint for Divorce” document. Among other information that must be listed in this document, you must specify the reason for the divorce. In New Jersey, valid grounds for divorce include no-fault grounds, adultery, extreme cruelty, and addiction. Abandonment may also …
How Do I Get Divorce Papers?
Even the most amicable divorces can be costly, time-consuming, and emotionally draining. However, if your divorce is uncontested, and you have resolved the major issues like child custody and spousal support, you and your spouse may be able to obtain a divorce much more quickly than a contested divorce, and at a much lower cost …
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen Hire Divorce Lawyers After Notable Tension
Famed quarterback Tom Brady and his supermodel-turned-activist wife Gisele Bündchen have each hired divorce lawyers. After months of tension that resulted in the pair living separately, Brady and Bündchen have reportedly retained attorneys to determine how their assets would be divided should they move forward with a divorce. Married since 2009, Brady and Bündchen own …
How Can I Protect an Inheritance During a Divorce?
If you have inherited a significant amount of money or property from a family member or loved one, it is important that you take the necessary steps to protect those assets in the event that you and your spouse decide to get a divorce. In most states, including New Jersey, only marital property is divided …
What Is the Best Way to Discuss Mediation with My Spouse?
If you and your spouse have decided to proceed with a divorce, mediation can be a helpful tool to sort out important issues with a skilled mediator. Mediation allows divorcing couples to bypass the added tension and cost of court proceedings. Before you can proceed with mediation, you will need to discuss the matter with …
Are Mental Health Issues Considered Grounds for Divorce?
If your spouse was diagnosed with a mental illness, you know that managing the illness can be challenging, even if they are taking medication to control the symptoms. Depending on the diagnosis, and the severity of the illness, your spouse may need to take a combination of medications, which can cause a range of debilitating …
What Are the Common Causes of a Sudden Divorce?
When a couple makes the difficult decision to get a divorce, it is usually after a great deal of soul searching. This often occurs over several months, or even years, particularly if there are children involved and the couple is hesitant to break up the family. However, in some cases, a spouse may announce that …
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