Category Archives: Divorce

In New Jersey, when a couple seeks a divorce, the couple has two options: the divorce can either be an at-fault divorce, or a no-fault divorce. An at-fault divorce means that something happened in the marriage that has been detrimental to the couple’s relationship. At-fault grounds for divorce under N.J.S.2A:34-2 include acts of adultery, imprisonment […]

It might be surprising to learn that some divorces are resolved simply and easily through the collaborative efforts of the divorcing parties. Collaborative divorce is a form of alternative dispute resolution where the parties negotiate and work together to arrive at the best possible outcome for each of them. While the parties might not get […]

Getting a divorce is about as pleasant as an ongoing root canal, and you pay for the pleasure. Divorce costs more than just the money for filing fees and lawyers, however. It also costs you time, and most importantly, it can cost your well being, and even impact your children, if it becomes an acrimonious process. For all of these reasons, it is advisable to consult an experienced divorce attorney at the beginning of the divorce process, who can advise and lead you on the most expeditious, cost-saving, and legally appropriate path. This can save you a lot of time, aggravation, and money down the road.

When you and your partner finally make the decision to divorce, one of your objectives is probably to complete the process as quickly and inexpensively as possible. The last thing you will want to do after an emotionally taxing divorce is to spend additional time in the courtroom. Ensuring that your divorce is handled correctly the first time is the best way to avoid post-divorce judgment litigation, but even when everything is done correctly the first time around, new information or new circumstances may arise that require a need for post-judgment modification. This can include making changes to child support, visitation rights, spousal maintenance (alimony), or property division, and may require additional litigation or trips to the courtroom. If for any reason you find yourself in a circumstance requiring that you revisit your divorce settlement, the experienced family law attorneys at The Law Office of Steven M. Cytryn, LLC can help.

While we have all heard the phrase “what is mine is yours, and what is yours is mine,” this rings particularly true when it comes to property division during a divorce. “Property,” in the legal sense, includes real property (houses, buildings), tangible personal property (art, vehicles, furniture), and intangible personal property (income, stocks, assets). “Marital property” is any type of property that is acquired during the course of a legal marriage, regardless of how title or ownership of such property is held. As a result, marital property includes property that was only issued to one spouse in the marriage, such as the deed to a house or a checking account, as well as property that was held or purchased jointly by both parties. There are a few limited exceptions to what constitutes marital property, including gifts and inheritances, which are not marital, even if they were received by one spouse during the course of the marriage. When divorcing, you want to maintain as much of your property as possible while still claiming your legal right to your partner’s property as well—a tactic that requires experienced attorney intervention during the property division process.