Divorce
Woman Calls 911, Asks Dispatcher for a Divorce
Many people in New Jersey heard the news story earlier this week about a northwestern Pennsylvania woman who called 911 to ask for a divorce. Although the story made national news because the call was so unusual, there are probably numerous couples in New Jersey who can relate to the caller. The woman reportedly called…
Read MoreHow to Deal With the Marital Home in a New Jersey Divorce
The most contentious issue in many New Jersey divorces is the future of the marital home. New Jersey state law calls for an equitable division of all shared property, but exactly how this is achieved is generally left up to the couple and their attorneys. The marital home is often a couple’s most valuable asset…
Read MoreDivorced Baby Boomers May Face Retirement Trouble
Last week in this New Jersey Family Law Blog, we discussed how important it is to divide retirement assets fairly during divorce. A recent news report points out that baby boomers are continuing to divorce at very high rates and this trend is bound to affect the retirement lifestyles of a number of them. According…
Read MoreExiting a Marriage? Take Your Fair Share of Retirement Savings
For many New Jersey residents, one of the more difficult parts of the divorce process is deciding how to divide the marital property, assets and debts. Splitting one household into two is no easy task, and many people tend to be more concerned about the immediate effects of divorce rather than the potential long-term consequences.…
Read MoreDivorce and Taxes: New Rules Affect Settlements
Many New Jersey residents are busy now that tax season is upon us. Those who are planning to divorce in 2013 may want to speak to their family law attorneys and tax accountants about the tax implications of divorce, paying specific attention to the potential effects of the American Taxpayer Relief Act. Many wealthy New…
Read More