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Divorce When One Spouse Is Hiding Assets
Divorce requires both spouses to make complete and honest financial disclosures so that marital property can be divided fairly. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. In some cases, one spouse attempts to conceal income, transfer property, or otherwise hide assets in an effort to receive a larger share of the marital estate. These actions… Read More »
Why Paternity Matters for Custody and Child Support
When parents are married at the time a child is born, the law generally recognizes both spouses as the child’s legal parents. However, when parents are unmarried, establishing legal paternity is often a necessary first step before important issues such as child custody, parenting time, and child support can be resolved. While many people… Read More »
Are Premarital Agreements Enforceable in New Jersey?
A premarital agreement, often called a prenuptial agreement or “prenup,” can provide clarity and financial security before a couple gets married. While some people associate prenups only with wealthy individuals, they can benefit couples from many different financial backgrounds by establishing expectations and reducing uncertainty if the marriage ends in divorce or one spouse… Read More »
How Shared Parenting Time Affects Child Support Amounts
Many parents assume that if they share custody equally, neither parent will have to pay child support. Others believe that spending more time with their child will reduce their support obligation. In New Jersey, neither assumption is necessarily correct. While parenting time is an important factor in calculating child support, it is only one… Read More »
Joint Custody: Pros, Cons, and Common Misconceptions
When parents divorce or separate, one of the most important decisions they will make is how their children will be raised moving forward. Many parents assume that “joint custody” means children spend half their time with each parent, while others believe it guarantees equal decision-making authority regardless of the circumstances. In reality, joint custody… Read More »
Can You Keep Property You Owned Before Marriage?
One of the most common questions people ask during divorce is whether they can keep property they owned before getting married. The answer is often yes—but not always. In New Jersey, property division follows the principle of equitable distribution, and determining whether an asset is separate or marital can be more complicated than many… Read More »
Alimony and Retirement in New Jersey: What You Need to Know
Retirement is a major life transition that often brings significant changes to a person’s income and financial circumstances. For divorced individuals paying or receiving alimony, retirement can raise important questions: Does alimony automatically end when someone retires? Can support be reduced? What happens if a former spouse objects to retirement? In New Jersey, retirement… Read More »
Divorce for Business Owners: What’s at Stake?
For business owners, divorce often involves far more than the division of personal assets and liabilities. A closely held business may represent years of hard work, substantial financial value, and the primary source of income for one or both spouses. As a result, divorce can raise complex questions about ownership, valuation, income, and the… Read More »
Dividing Military Pensions in Divorce
For many military families, a military pension is one of the most valuable assets accumulated during a marriage. Unlike a bank account or a piece of real estate, a military retirement benefit may not be received until years after the divorce is finalized. Nevertheless, the portion of the pension earned during the marriage is… Read More »
Dividing Investment Portfolios and Real Estate in Divorce
Property division is often one of the most financially significant aspects of a divorce, especially when substantial investments or multiple real estate holdings are involved. In New Jersey, marital property is divided according to the principle of equitable distribution, which means courts seek a fair allocation of assets rather than an automatic 50/50 split…. Read More »
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