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Regain Control of Your Finances After Divorce

April 29, 2014

A divorce brings big financial changes. Your marital assets and debts are divided by the divorce and you are likely left with fewer financial assets than you had during marriage. Taking the time to regroup can help you take charge…

What Is a QDRO?

April 29, 2014

You may have heard the abbreviation QDRO (pronounced “quadro”) mentioned with reference to divorce. A QDRO is a qualified domestic relations order. When you or your spouse has an employer pension plan, you are generally not allowed to transfer the…

Take Charge of Your Divorce in Ringoes, NJ

April 22, 2014

Going through a divorce can make you feel completely out of control. Everything is changing and is suddenly up for grabs. Follow these tips to regain some control over your life and your emotions as you move through the process.

Gray Divorce

April 22, 2014

A recent article in The Journal of Gerontology reported that the rate of divorce among older Americans is on the rise, with 1 in 4 people over the age of 50 getting divorced, a rate that has doubled in the…

Social Security Benefits and Divorce in Watchung, New Jersey

April 22, 2014

Many people wonder what happens to their Social Security benefits after a divorce and if they are still entitled to part of their spouse’s Social Security. The Social Security Administration has set rules for how this type of income is…

What You Can Learn from Celebrity Divorces in Stewartsville, New Jersey

April 22, 2014

Celebrity divorces make huge headlines, with all the details getting much coverage in the tabloids and even on news and talk shows. While celebrity divorces are different from your divorce in many ways (the amount of money involved, the media…

Same Sex Divorce

April 15, 2014

Same sex marriage was legalized in New Jersey in October, 2013, allowing same sex couples to obtain the same privileges as opposite sex couples. With same sex marriage comes same sex divorce. There are a few things you need to…

Living with Your Parents After Divorce

April 15, 2014

Moving in with your parents after your divorce might sound like the worst idea possible, but for many people it is a solution that works.

Can Divorce Ever Be Truly Amicable in Bedminster, New Jersey?

April 15, 2014

You’ve probably heard the term “amicable divorce” used to describe some splits. These divorces are portrayed as easy and conflict-free. Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent divorce comes to mind as an example of a break up that is being described as angst-free.…

Marital Settlement Agreements

April 15, 2014

A marital settlement agreement is a comprehensive written agreement that describes all of the agreements you have reached with your spouse with regard to the issues in your divorce in New Jersey. The document is submitted to the court and…

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GIFTS v. CHILD SUPPORT

If you are paying or receiving child support, it is likely that you have questions shared by many people in your situation. Whether you agree to pay or receive child support, or if the court imposes child support to be paid by you or to you for your children, it is essential that you have an...

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What is the best time to file for divorce?

People who are planning to divorce often want to know when is the best time to file for divorce. When people are considering divorce, they have overwhelming concerns and issues that they want to address with their lawyers. Asset distribution, along with alimony and child support if there are...

November 29, 2022 Read More

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HOW DO YOU SURVIVE DIVORCE DURING THE HOLIDAYS?

Divorce is a difficult process any time of the year, but navigating the divorce process during the holiday season can be extraordinarily difficult. Surviving divorce during the holidays can feel impossible at times. Part of the stress often comes from no longer sharing holiday traditions with...

November 25, 2022 Read More

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