A couple may amass several assets during their marriage, which can make decisions on property division difficult in a divorce. Most divorce cases involve discovery, a process where both parties must disclose their marital and separate assets, income, and debts to each...
Divorce
What you can do to divorce-proof your business
If it seems as if divorce is imminent, you will likely find yourself contemplating how you can maintain your current quality of life even after a split. This is especially so for business owners who must come to terms with the possibility of losing some or all of the...
How do courts determine spousal support in New Jersey?
Typically, spouses maintain a lifestyle that becomes essential to their lives. So understandably, the dissolution of marriage would drastically affect at least one of the spouses. For this reason, the courts award spousal support to the party more likely to be...
Forensic psychology in divorce proceedings
Divorce can be a messy and emotionally charged process, especially when it comes to navigating custody battles and property disputes. This is where forensic psychology comes in. Forensic psychology applies scientific principles and techniques to legal issues,...
Divorce is different when you do not control the family finances
In most marriages, you have one spouse who is in charge of most of the financial information. If you are not the one who works with money, you might be at a disadvantage when it comes to dividing assets. Asset division is an important aspect of most divorces. However,...
Valuation helps determine the fate of a business during divorce
There are three basic options to consider when the disposition of a family business becomes the focal point in a divorce. You will need a business valuation for two of the three, but you can avoid the expense of this requirement if you decide on the third option....
How might a divorce financial advisor help you amid divorce?
When you or your spouse initiates a divorce in New Jersey, the two of you are going to have to figure out what belongs to who, what debts you must pay and how you might get by financially in the absence of your partner. More and more, individuals navigating divorces...
What should I do with my social media during divorce?
Divorce is a stressful time, and when we go through stress it is natural to want support. Given how digitally-connected the world is, most of us are on social media to some extent these days. However, social media and divorce can be a problematic combination. You...
3 warning signs to predicting divorce
Very few universal relationship rules exist that determine whether your marriage should continue. Of course, certain inconveniences, losses, questions and scrutiny may arise during your relationship, but how do you know if it is time for a divorce? Familiarizing...
How can you valuate your business for your divorce?
Running a business as a married couple may seem like an ideal choice during your relationship. However, when you divorce, the company and the assets that go with it may be up for debate. According to CNBC, a poll showed that about 98% of business owners do not know...