Divorce

Going through a divorce can be emotionally difficult. However, knowing what to expect can provide clarity and help you make informed choices. Below is an overview of the 7-step divorce process in New Jersey. While every situation is different, understanding these steps can prepare you to work through each phase effectively and with greater confidence. […]

After 20 or more years, it’s natural to think married couples would have long since settled into a comfortable way of life, but as people grow and change, any number of factors could contribute to a union that no longer works, resulting in a mid-life, or gray, divorce.  Over the last three decades, gray divorce […]

For most ex-spouses, the thought of getting back together after a divorce is unimaginable. Getting remarried is impossible. However, some former spouses find that they miss each other and want to get back together. Whether that means re-marriage or living together, it is essential to consider the consequences of getting back together with an ex-spouse […]

Many married couples choose to remain living in the home together even after separating, although “separation” takes on a new meaning under these circumstances. Is There Formal Separation in New Jersey? Under legal separation, a couple remains married, at least temporarily, but lives apart. Although many states institutionalize this arrangement, New Jersey does not. Instead, […]

Divorce involves difficult emotions, but it is ultimately a legal process that involves many financial implications. Receiving divorce papers starts a time limit for you to have a chance to be heard regarding the case. If you sign divorce papers, this can affect your legal rights, as can ignoring them altogether. Here is what you […]

If you and your spouse want to divorce as quickly and inexpensively as possible while keeping things amicable, the best option is to pursue an uncontested, no-fault divorce with “irreconcilable differences” as the grounds. In New Jersey, couples have two types of divorce to choose from: fault-based and no-fault divorce. Grounds for a fault-based divorce […]

In New Jersey, a divorce decree officially ends your marriage, regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested. However, finalizing a divorce is not the end of the process. It is important to address all post-judgment matters appropriately.  What is a Final Divorce Decree? A divorce decree (or Judgment of Divorce) is a court […]

Unlike many states, New Jersey does not formally recognize any form of marital separation. That doesn’t mean you can’t separate, of course. You can, however, choose to live separately and even form a written separation agreement. You can also take advantage of temporary court orders during your separation. Unfortunately, there are also many mistakes you […]

If you are getting divorced in New Jersey, you likely have questions about the many legal issues you have to address. We also understand that you may have even more questions about how mediation can affect resolving those issues in your divorce. In the sections to follow, we’ll answer some of the common questions spouses […]

When it comes to dividing assets during a divorce, New Jersey is an ‘equitable distribution’ state, not a community property state. The basic principle is still a fair distribution of marital assets, but the equitable distribution system allows for more flexibility in distributing assets than the 50/50-based community property system does.  Under the New Jersey […]