Divorce
21st century divorce trends explained
There was a time when divorce was a taboo topic to discuss in New Jersey and throughout the country. Today, however, conversations about divorce trends, celebrity divorces and other family law topics are common on television, in the news and even around the dinner table. The Huffington Post even has an entire news site dedicated…
Read MoreAre Divorce Rates Back on the Rise in New Jersey?
Although the overall divorce rates in the U.S. and here in New Jersey have been declining for some time, a recent news report suggests that there is currently an uptick in divorce filings. The president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers has linked the recent increase in divorces to the economic recovery, specifically the…
Read MoreHow is Credit Card Debt Divided in Divorce?
One of the most complicated parts of the legal divorce process is dividing marital assets and debts. New Jersey law provides that marital property must be divided equitably. Equitable distribution means that debts and assets must be divided fairly, but not necessarily equally. Of course, deciding what is fair is a pretty subjective matter. Credit…
Read MoreWoman 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…
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