What Types of Separation Are Available in New Jersey?

What Types of Separation Are Available in New Jersey?

Instead of getting divorced, some couples choose to separate either temporarily or permanently. Separation is not the same as divorce since the separated couple remains legally married. When a couple separates, the spouses live apart from each other. While separation...
Dividing Property and Debt During a Divorce

Dividing Property and Debt During a Divorce

If you are getting divorced from your spouse in New Jersey, you likely know that your property and assets will be divided. The assets acquired by either you or your spouse during your marriage are classified as marital property no matter how they might be titled. At...
Annulment vs. Divorce in New Jersey

Annulment vs. Divorce in New Jersey

Media portrayals of annulment have led to a significant amount of confusion about what an annulment involves and how it differs from a divorce. If you are wanting to end your marriage, you may or may not qualify for an annulment. Annulments are more difficult to get...
Finding Hidden Assets During a New Jersey Divorce

Finding Hidden Assets During a New Jersey Divorce

Divorce cases can quickly become contentious because of the emotional conflicts that might arise. The process of ending a marriage can also become complicated when the estranged spouses try to negotiate how to divide their marital property. Unfortunately, some people...