With divorce on the rise among people older than 50, some New Jersey couples who have been married for decades may find their marriage in trouble. This can happen for a number of reasons. Some of them are the same for divorce among younger couples, such as infidelity...

Property Division
New Jersey courts follow equitable property division principle
One of the most challenging aspects of ending a marriage is figuring out how to handle the distribution of assets. Property division can especially be difficult for couples with high-value assets or large volumes of assets. However, an applied understanding of...
Planning for future property division before marriage
January is recognized in some legal circles as divorce month because many see an increase in divorce filings in New Jersey during that month. This is sometimes attributed to the idea of starting over with a clean slate. February is regarded in some circles as...
Information can be key to successful property division
Most people get married with little thought that they might one day get divorced. But when divorce does become a reality, there are many financial considerations to be made regarding property division in New Jersey. New Jersey is an equitable distribution state...
Property division can be simplified by record keeping
Divorce is a difficult process and marks the end of a partnership that was begun with the belief that the partnership would last a lifetime in New Jersey. When a marriage ends after several years the issue of property division can become one that is fraught with...
Emotions can wreak havoc on property division proceedings
Divorce can be a very emotional time in New Jersey, and this can be particularly true when it surprises one partner in a marriage that has lasted many years. Emotions should not get in the way of clear thinking and the determination of what one is entitled to when it...
Emotions are best left out of property division proceedings
A couple embarking on the journey of a divorce face far different emotions than they may have faced at the beginning of the marriage. Where happiness, hope and anticipation often follow the marriage vows, dread, anger and hurt can follow the decision to divorce. These...
Property division and marital property can be complicated
When a couple decides to divorce in New Jersey there are many issues to be resolved around who gets what. One issue that may arise is what assets are considered marital property and what are not. Many may understand that assets held prior to marriage are not...
Property division in divorce is akin to a business transaction
Deciding to end a marriage is seldom a decision that is made lightly. People enter a marriage in New Jersey with the hope that they are embarking on the beginning of a lifetime relationship. Sadly, this is not always the case as relationships mature and people...
Divorce, property division and retirement
Divorce rates have been on the decline for most age groups in New Jersey and elsewhere around the country with the exception of one group, those over 50 years old. Among older Americans divorce has actually seen an increase. Of course, it comes with property...