Legal Separation Vs Divorce in New Jersey

If a New Jersey marriage or civil union breaks down, there is a set of legal processes to go through to bring a legal end to the relationship. Marriages may end in a separation or divorce whereas civil union breakdowns may end in a type of legal separation (you cannot get a divorce from a civil union).

How Long Does a Divorce in New Jersey Take?

How long your divorce will take is a question complicated by several factors. how well prepared you are, how far apart you and your spouse are in your expectations, how you deal with issues, how well you communicate and, if necessary, the quality of professional help you enlist to facilitate your divorce.

Beginning the Divorce Process in New Jersey

Whether you make the decision alone or with your spouse, divorce throws up many considerations, questions, and potential complexities. One of the main things you’re probably wondering is how does it all start? What processes must be navigated and how can you ensure that you follow the rules so that there are no unnecessary hiccups or delays to your divorce?

New Jersey Pre-Divorce Checklist

Divorcing is emotional, of course, but there are other aspects of divorce that you need to consider. It is going to affect you financially as you will need to live on one income instead of two, and may need to reenter the job market after a long absence from the workforce.

Divorcing an Undocumented Immigrant in New Jersey

Few issues are more politically charged than those surrounding immigration. If you were married to an undocumented immigrant and are seeking a divorce, you have both questions and concerns regarding how to proceed, what your rights are and what the courts will take into consideration.

Can I Stop My Divorce in New Jersey?

It’s not unusual to have doubts after you’ve made a big, life-changing decision—especially about going through with a divorce. Perhaps you and your spouse have talked things over and both of you are feeling differently now than when you originally filed for divorce and wish to try to work things out.