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Finances & Divorce

Category: Finances & Divorce

When Federal and State Laws Collide: Divorce and The Impact of Disability on a Military Pension

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

When a former couple decides to divorce, their assets and debts are divided according to a process known as equitable distribution. In New Jersey, equitable...

NJ’s Appellate Court Offers Guidance on the Distribution of Restricted Stock in Divorce

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Compensation for executives in large companies often goes beyond the standard salary and perqs (car or phone reimbursements, etc.). Executive compensation...

Case Study: Possession of the Marital Residence While a Divorce is Pending

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

In many cases of divorce, one of the most contested aspects is the issue of the marital residence. Oftentimes, parties who are divorcing do not want to reside...

How Can Your Divorce and College Expenses Affect Your Settlement?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Parents of college-bound children, take note: The law in New Jersey requires all divorced parents to contribute to their children's college educations....

3 Things to Know About Divorce and Executive Compensation in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Individuals who are considering divorce are often concerned about two particular aspects of the end of their marriage: the emotional burden and the financial...

Case Study: The Process to Terminate Alimony

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Financial matters are always tricky to navigate. No one wants to part with more of their hard-earned money than they have to – especially when the recipient...

What Is the Financial Cost of Divorce—Can I Afford It?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

When a separated couple decides to divorce, one of the most common concerns they face is: How much does divorce cost? After all, you are taking one household...

What You Need to Know: Difference Between Alimony and Child Support in NJ

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Alimony and child support are two very different forms of financial support – yet many people have the misconception that they are both simply financial...

Can I Still Receive My Inheritance After Divorce in New Jersey?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Like so many other aspects of the divorce process, there are lots of misconceptions surrounding the division of property in a divorce. Divorcing individuals...

Can I Calculate the Average Cost of Divorce Before Filing?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

When a separated couple decides to divorce, one of the most common concerns they face is: How much is the divorce going to cost? After all, you are taking one...

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My husband’s mental illness is ruining our marriage

Mental illness refers to a variety of mental health disorders, which are often manifested through significant changes in a person's emotional behavior and overall attitude, frequently displaying issues with difficulty in social life, work and family activities. Oftentimes people think these...

April 9, 2024 Read More

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Are divorce records public?

In the state of New Jersey, divorce documents are generally considered public records. There is a possibility that a third-party could access copies of your divorce documents. New Jersey divorce decrees are available through the Superior Court of New Jersey Record Center if you want to know how to...

March 28, 2024 Read More

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Can I change my child’s last name if I have sole custody?

A parent may file a request for a child's name change in New Jersey. This application could be made in a divorce complaint, in a motion to the court, following a divorce, or in a Family Court non-dissolution case where the parties are not married, and were never married. The family court will make...

March 22, 2024 Read More

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