Irreconcilable Differences in the Context of New Jersey Divorce

March 4, 2022

Experienced Family Lawyers Discuss Irreconcilables Differences in Divorce in Passaic County NJ In some cases, divorcing individuals in New Jersey choose to state the grounds for their divorce based on fault. Some reasons for fault-based divorce are extreme mental or physical cruelty, adultery, imprisonment, sexual deviancy, drug addiction, institutionalization, or alcoholism. Since marriage is a legal contract of two people joining their lives to share what married people ought to as a union, divorce reasons include conditions and behaviors that […]

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We Had Separate Accounts: Does it Make a Difference in our NJ Divorce?

February 7, 2022

There are various factors to consider when managing bank accounts and divorce in New Jersey. In those cases, the support of a skilled lawyer becomes of critical importance. It would make sense to the average person that keeping separate bank accounts during a marriage would protect either spouse from having to share those funds as marital property eligible for equitable distribution in a divorce settlement. Unfortunately, that is not always the case in New Jersey. Equitable distribution does not mean […]

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Debt Division and Divorce Process

December 3, 2021

Dividing debts is usually a key component in the divorce process in New Jersey. Even in amicable relations, approaches can vary. Divorce is expensive. Not only do you split one household into two, but you also may have to pay other professionals to help you through the process in the best manner possible, like lawyers, accountants, and appraisers, for example. And if you ran up lots of debt during the marriage, expect to take on your fair share of the […]

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Understanding Marital Tort Claims in a Divorce

November 9, 2021

If you are handling the divorce process and on top of that you have been abused or subject to misconduct by your spouse, you might be entitled to seek compensation for your damages. All too often problems arise during a marriage that leads to a divorce. A culmination of events and emotional isolation a person feels are common catalysts in seeking a divorce.  As divorce attorneys, we regularly see a husband or wife discount or downplay the severity of the […]

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What Happens If My Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers?
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How Does Divorce Work with an Unresponsive Spouse?

November 4, 2021

Explore with our law firm the details of a default divorce in New Jersey when one of the parties refuses to respond or participate in the divorce proceedings. Divorce in New Jersey can be complicated, even for those who agree to go their separate ways. Sometimes, an unresponsive spouse further complicates the matter. The laws and court rules governing divorce may be confusing, and they may change from one year to the next. If you are planning for divorce, be […]

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