While divorce can be a difficult decision to make, it may be the healthiest option for all involved. No matter the reason, going through a divorce can be a stressful and emotional time. After you make the decision to divorce, you may be wondering how long it takes to get a divorce in New Jersey. […]
Category: Divorce
With more marriages and remarriages happening today, men and women regularly become stepparents to minor children. For instance, 57 percent of divorcees aged 35 to 44 years old walk down the aisle again. The same holds true for 63 percent of 45 to 54-year-olds and 67 percent of 55 to 64-year-olds. Ideally, step parenting forges […]
Imagine your son or daughter is six months old and as a conscientious parent, you open a 529 Plan with your child as the beneficiary. During the marriage you and your spouse contribute funds to the 529 Plan in the hopes your child will someday attend college. Fast forward ten years and you and your […]
Written by: Marissa DelMauro, Esq. In the midst of contentious and acrimonious divorces, the question often arises whether it is lawful to access a spouse’s emails without his or her knowledge. Understandably, one may want to view their spouse’s emails for signs of infidelity, for example. The answer is, it depends. First, both Federal and New […]
As the warmer months approach, students start thinking about spring break. This vacation from school work is a welcome respite for kids and teens, but it can present some challenges for divorced parents that share custody. Since this time-off is arranged by educational institutions at the start of each school year, parents and caregivers should […]
The division of assets and liabilities is an essential part of the divorce process. Just as every couple is unique, so is their financial landscape. Most divorcing spouses have to navigate the allocation of homes, vehicles, retirement monies, and other common assets. In some divorces, there is yet another asset that can be a bit […]
Written by: Marissa A. Del Mauro, Esq. Recent news outlets have reported that, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie Bezos have decided to file for divorce after 25 years of marriage. It has been reported that the divorce will be filed in Washington State, which is a community property state. This leaves the […]
Family lawyers are familiar with the fact that alcohol and drug abuse play heavy roles in causing couples to come apart. Gambling is another behavior that leads to divorce. Video game addiction has recently been a major factor of couples splitting. Fortnite, made by Epic Games, has emerged as the most addictive video game being […]
Written by: Willliam Lemega, Esq. There are many different reasons people file for divorce. In New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2 states the causes of action for divorce. There are seven of grounds for fault divorce and two grounds for no fault divorce. Most divorces proceed on grounds for no fault divorce, which are either separation or irreconcilable differences. Rarely […]
Husbands and wives are not the only people affected by a divorce; children are also affected. The State of New Jersey recognizes that children also have the right to be represented. In certain circumstances, it may be appropriate to make an application for counsel for a child or a guardian ad litem. Pursuant to New Jersey […]
