In New Jersey, inheritance is typically considered a separate asset that is not subject to equitable distribution in a divorce. This means that when it comes to dividing assets in a divorce, any inheritance either spouse receives before or during…
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How are Pension Benefits Split in a New Jersey Divorce?
When it comes to dividing assets and debts during divorce, New Jersey follows the “equitable distribution” process. This means that any assets and debts acquired during the marriage will be divided in an equitable manner, as determined by the court….
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Your Divorce Agreement: Insurance and Benefits
We believe that divorce is a good time to think about the future. What if you get sick? Will you be able to pay your medical bills? Will you be able to care for your children? Will you ever be…
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After Your New Jersey Divorce: Modifying and Enforcing Your Divorce Agreement
Changing Your Divorce Agreement – Divorce is Forever, A Divorce Agreement is not When you divorced, you and your ex made legally binding decisions about your property and your children. The decisions you made about custody and support were based…
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Special Cases: Out-of-State, International, and Military Divorce in New Jersey
Getting a New Jersey Divorce when Your Spouse is Out-of-state You’ve made the decision to get a divorce. However, you are a New Jersey resident and your spouse is not. Where do you file for divorce? You may be able…
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New Jersey Alimony –Modification and Enforcement
Modifying Your NJ Alimony Orders Alimony is a payment made to a former spouse in order to allow the lower income spouse to maintain a lifestyle similar to that enjoyed during the marriage. In most cases, alimony is temporary and…
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New Jersey Child Support –Modification and Enforcement
Child Support Modification Your ex got a big promotion. He has a new house and a new car, while you are struggling to pay for your child’s basic needs. Can you ask for more child support based on his increased…
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Child Custody and Visitation: When The Old Agreement Doesn’t Work
Requesting a Post-Divorce Modification to Custody and Visitation After the divorce, you were happy with your child custody and visitation agreement. But, circumstances have changed. The arrangement that worked well in the past, no longer meets your family’s needs. You…
Read MoreSix Steps to Obtaining Your New Jersey Divorce
Uncooperative Spouse? Six Steps to Obtaining Your New Jersey Divorce Obtaining a New Jersey Divorce When Your Spouse Won’t Consent to a Divorce, is Uncooperative, Controlling or Threatening Divorce laws have evolved over time. Until the late 1960’s, both spouses…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right New Jersey Adoption for Your Family
Before You Adopt, How to Choose the Right New Jersey Adoption Adoption is a big decision. If you have decided to adopt a child, you have spent a lot of time thinking about how your new family member will fit…
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