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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 »
Enforcing Out-of-State Child Support Orders
When a parent fails to pay child support, enforcement can become more complicated if the order was issued in another state. Fortunately, New Jersey has legal mechanisms in place to enforce out-of-state child support orders so that children continue to receive the financial support they are entitled to, regardless of where the original order… Read More »
Custody and Domestic Violence: Protecting the Child’s Safety
When domestic violence is present in a family, child custody decisions become significantly more complex. New Jersey courts place the safety and well-being of children at the center of every custody determination, and allegations of abuse—whether directed at a parent or a child—can have a major impact on parenting time, custody arrangements, and court… Read More »
Division of Debt in Divorce
When people think about divorce, they often focus on dividing their shared assets, such as homes, bank accounts, and retirement funds. But just as important as the division of marital property is the division of marital debt. In New Jersey, debt accumulated during a marriage is typically subject to equitable distribution, just like property…. Read More »
Tax Implications of Alimony Payments
Alimony is often one of the most significant financial components of a divorce, but many people overlook how it is treated for tax purposes. Changes in federal tax law have fundamentally altered how alimony is taxed, affecting both the paying spouse and the recipient. If you are negotiating or currently paying or receiving alimony… Read More »
Living Together During Divorce: Is It a Good Idea?
Divorce does not always mean immediate physical separation. For many couples in New Jersey, financial pressures, housing limitations, or family considerations lead to a situation where both spouses continue living under the same roof while the divorce is pending. While this arrangement may seem practical in the short term, it can create legal, emotional,… Read More »
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