In some marriages, one spouse may take care of all the finances. The other spouse may be unaware of all the assets and liabilities they have. That’s okay as long as the relationship is strong and happy. But, when things are not going well and divorce proceedings are initiated, it’s critical that both spouses understand their finances.
Category Archives: Divorce
How to Begin The Divorce Process
To begin the legal divorce process, you need to file a divorce complaint with the court, but before you submit the divorce complaint, you should determine what you want from the divorce. Along with the appropriate forms, the court will request some information that needs to be submitted to the court clerk.
Living Together While Going Through A Divorce
In New Jersey, it’s common for divorcing spouses to continue to live together under the same roof. A spouse who leaves the family house during divorce proceedings may be at a disadvantage in divorce court when it comes to equitable distribution, visitation and child custody. Technically, you cannot force your spouse to leave the home during your divorce unless your spouse commits an act of domestic violence that results in a restraining order.
Default Divorce in New Jersey
At the default divorce hearing, the court will review all the documents you submitted, your tax returns and other financial statements. At the end of the hearing, the judge will sign the proposed judgement you brought to the hearing or make modifications to it, if needed.
Temporary Alimony vs Open Durational Alimony (Permanent Alimony)
In 2014, a law was passed that had a big impact on alimony (spousal support) payments in New Jersey. Whether you are the receiver or provider of alimony, it’s important to understand the impact of these changes on your current or future alimony arrangement.
Divorce with a Family Business
Going through a divorce can be a stressful and emotionally draining process. When a family business is involved, it becomes even more complicated.
Receiving and Paying Support during Divorce: Pendente Lite Support
Pendente lite support addresses this problem by helping spouses to maintain the same or a similar financial situation that existed during the marriage for the duration of the divorce proceedings.
What to do Before Filing for Divorce
Filing for divorce can be a difficult process to reverse, even if you change your mind. That’s why it’s important to be absolutely sure you want a divorce before filing.
Challenging a Prenup during Divorce
If you believe you have reason to challenge a prenuptial agreement, than it is important to act quickly.
The Divorce Discovery Process
Discovery is the fact-finding stage before trial, where the parties try to gather as much relevant information as possible from each other.