How to Protect Your Finances During a Divorce

How to Protect Your Finances During a Divorce

A divorce can be financially devastating without preparation. If you are considering ending your marriage, there are steps to take before, before, and after your divorce that could help you protect your financial interests. Here is some information from a divorce...
Same-Sex Divorce: Everything You Need to Know

Same-Sex Divorce: Everything You Need to Know

​ Same-sex marriage was legalized in New Jersey in 2013 through a court decision, and this right was subsequently cemented in all 50 states two years later by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644 (2015). While same-sex marriage...
Separation vs. Divorce in New Jersey

Separation vs. Divorce in New Jersey

When you and your spouse no longer get along in your marriage, it can still be difficult to decide how and when to end your relationship. There are certain situations when a separation might make more sense than a divorce, and there are other times when getting...
How to Proceed With an Uncontested Divorce

How to Proceed With an Uncontested Divorce

If you want to end your marriage, you are likely dreading the process involved with going through a divorce. Many people think that getting divorced will involve protracted, bitter court battles. However, many cases can be resolved outside of court. It’s...
Are Assets Split 50/50 in a Divorce in New Jersey?

Are Assets Split 50/50 in a Divorce in New Jersey?

​ People who plan to divorce in New Jersey might have multiple concerns. They might wonder how to handle child custody and whether they might pay or receive child and spousal support, but determining how the property and debts will be divided is a major concern for...
How to Serve Divorce Papers in NJ

How to Serve Divorce Papers in NJ

After you file a complaint for divorce and pay your filing fees, you will need to serve your spouse with a copy of the complaint and summons on your spouse to get the process started. If you don’t serve your spouse with the legal documents, your divorce case...