Divorce

Starting a business with your long-term partner might seem like a dream come true for most New Jersey couples. But running a business with the person you’re divorcing could be a nightmare. Splitting the business in the divorce Depending on when the business was...

"Executive compensation" refers to the total amount of money that New Jersey executives earn in salaries, bonuses and benefits. In many cases, divorce affects executive compensation. How does divorce affect executive compensation? The division of assets in a divorce...

Divorce can significantly change a New Jersey family's dynamic. In the midst of an extremely emotional time, you'll also need to follow up on important issues to make sure you avoid additional financial challenges. Here are a few important factors to consider....

Real estate remains a traditional investment asset that could drive up a portfolio's value. Married couples might not discuss a real estate investor's assets during the union, but questions will likely arise during divorce proceedings. Before entering a New Jersey...

Divorce can be challenging when you own a medical practice in New Jersey. You might wonder what could happen to the practice in the divorce settlement. Is a medical practice considered a marital asset? As a doctor with your own medical practice, it's important to...

Divorce is never easy, but it can be especially difficult when it comes to dividing assets. One often-overlooked category of assets is art collections. What happens to paintings, sculptures, and other pieces of art when a couple splits up? Marital vs. separate...

If you are a parent who is getting divorced in New Jersey, you may need to make a parenting plan. This document will outline how you and your ex-spouse will share custody of your children. It can be difficult to come up with a parenting plan that works for both...

There is a common misconception that the courts favor mothers over fathers in custody proceedings. Others think that parents with the most resources usually get custody of a child. None of these is true. The courts in New Jersey favor joint custody orders over others...

The divorce process can be stressful and worrisome. You may have heard stories of people who lost everything in a poorly-negotiated divorce, or you may simply be skeptical about how it will turn out for you. During a divorce, one of the main concerns is a spouse who...

When a married couple begins pursuing a divorce, they have an important decision to make. The spouses can choose to either end their marriage through a contested divorce or a collaborative one. A contested divorce can lead to considerable conflicts over the common...