When two people decide to get married, they choose to join their lives together. This includes finances and other important assets. You may be wondering what you can do to protect yourself and your assets in the event of a divorce or separation. One of the best ways to do this is through a prenuptial agreement. What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that declares how you and your…

New Jersey courts divide assets during divorce through the process of equitable division. This means that in order to divide your luxury assets, you will have to know their true values. Read on to learn more about the process. How are Assets Valued? In many cases, you cannot rely on your spouse to tell you the true value of an asset. In many cases, your spouse may attempt to undervalue an asset in order to…

The last thing you want when getting divorced is a difficult process. Regardless of why your marriage is ending, you likely want your divorce process to go as smoothly as possible. Every divorce is different, and there is no way to ensure a low-conflict divorce. But, there are some important steps you can take to help. Read on to learn more. How to Achieve a Low-Conflict Divorce? Practice acceptance. One thing to focus on when…

If you and your child’s parent have split up, you are most likely wondering about the legal aspects of your situation. You are likely wondering about child support and child custody, among other things. Luckily, New Jersey courts have a system in place in order to handle these arrangements. Read on to learn more about child support for unmarried parents in New Jersey. How Is Custody Determined for Unmarried Parents in New Jersey? Custody plays…

When a couple gets divorced, there are a lot of different matters that will need to be worked out. You may agree upon certain child support, child custody, and alimony arrangements. But, as your life and circumstances change, these arrangements may no longer work. In a case like this, you may need to request a post-divorce modification. Read on to learn more about post-divorce modifications in New Jersey. What Can be Modified? The following agreements…

Adultery is an incredible betrayal. If your spouse has committed adultery, you may be looking into your divorce options. Read on to learn more about how adultery may affect the outcome of your New Jersey divorce. What Are New Jersey’s Grounds for Divorce? When going through a divorce in New Jersey, spouses can cite “fault” or “no-fault” grounds as reasoning for their divorce. In the event of physical separation for 18 consecutive months or…

Marriages do not always end well. Unfortunately, young children can easily become involved in a messy divorce. In some cases, a parent will engage in parental alienation. This means that the parent is actively attempting to interfere with the child’s relationship with their other parent. This is dangerous and can cause significant harm to a child. As a result, it is important that you are aware of parental alienation, what it looks like, and what…