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New Jersey Divorce Law: Marital Property vs Separate Property
The dissolution of a marriage can be a difficult process to navigate. Conversations regarding the division of property can often muddle and even magnify the stress of divorce. Like a majority of states, New Jersey is an equitable distribution state. Under equitable distribution principles, the division of property during a divorce gets equitably distributed… Read More »
Getting a Marriage Annulment in New Jersey
Much like a divorce, an annulment is a legal proceeding that ends a marriage. Unlike a divorce, however, an annulment treats a marriage as though it never existed. Because an annulment recognizes that a marriage was never valid, the proceedings associated with divorce such as alimony and division of property generally do not exist… Read More »
How to Find a Divorce Lawyer in New Jersey
Divorces are complicated and every divorce brings its own set of unique circumstances and difficulties. One of the most important aspects of finding the best divorce lawyer for your case is finding one who has experience with the specific details of your divorce proceedings. At the Law Offices of John B. D’Alessandro, our experienced… Read More »
Temporary and Permanent Spousal Support in NJ
The rules regarding spousal support (a.k.a. alimony) in New Jersey were changed in the last decade. Courts are now advised to avoid permanent alimony absent special circumstances. Instead, alimony in New Jersey should be ordered to serve specific goals, rather than as the default arrangement. Continue reading for a discussion of temporary and permanent… Read More »
When To Call It Quits: 7 Signs It Is Time for a Divorce
While marriage can be a blissful and happy union between two people, infidelity, loss of trust, and other irreconcilable differences may be reason enough to call it quits. If you begin experiencing any of these red flags in your marriage without success in trying to remedy them, it could be a sign that it’s… Read More »
Requesting a Psychological Assessment in Custody Case
New Jersey courts will consider a wide range of factors when making a determination regarding child custody. If the parties simply cannot come to an agreement, and the court believes that a psychological evaluation would aid in the process, the parties may be subjected to a child custody evaluation. Read on to learn about… Read More »
What is an Agreed Divorce?
Not all divorces are the same. Some divorces require an embattled court proceeding that can take upwards of several years, costing the parties tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Other divorces can be resolved relatively quickly, with the parties disputing only minor issues and a settlement agreement just around the corner. If… Read More »
Is a Spouse Entitled to Premarital Property in a Divorce?
Marital property is subject to equitable division upon divorce. All types of assets can be considered property–real estate, stocks, bank accounts, investment accounts, business interests, etc. Not every asset is a marital asset, however. Parties are entitled to keep the entirety of their separate assets. One major category of separate assets is assets acquired… Read More »
Benefits of Prenuptial Agreement
Historically, prenuptial agreements were seen as the exclusive purview of the rich and famous, at best. At worst, they were seen as unromantic money-grubbing, evidence that one or both partners were unsure about the marriage. These views are simply no longer accurate, if they ever were. In modern times, prenuptial agreements can be valuable… Read More »
How Spousal Support Is Determined In New Jersey
Spousal support, or alimony, is a hotly contested issue in many marriages. If the parties cannot agree on alimony, the court will need to decide. In New Jersey, courts are given significant discretion in deciding upon alimony, but certain factors are meant to be taken into account. Read on to learn about the factors… Read More »
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