Property division can be one of the most challenging aspects of divorce, and correctly valuing each asset is crucial to ensure you get the total amount you deserve. If your joint bank account shows a balance of $40,000, then that is what you have. Yet many assets are...

Property Division
Options for your marital home in a divorce
Many couples are excited when they purchase a home. This is often the biggest asset they own. It’s also one that can cause issues if the couple divorces. In the absence of a prenuptial agreement that covers the home, the fate of the real estate will be determined...
Can your spouse max out the credit cards or empty your savings?
Everyone handles intense emotions differently. The anger, grief or betrayal people experience during a divorce can prompt them to do some very questionable things. Some people go through an early midlife crisis, hopping from relationship to relationship and...
How do debts get divided up in a divorce?
Unfortunately, statistics show that anywhere between 40% to 50% of marriages end in divorce in the U.S. Not only do assets and property get divided in a divorce, but debts do too. The division of debts pursuant to a divorce can be tricky. Both Pennsylvania and New...
Handling high-value assets in a divorce
Divorce is not for the faint of heart, and this can be even more evident when there are millions of dollars involved. When you and your spouse have several high-value assets to divide, it's important to understand your finances and ensure that you're getting a fair...
Impact of divorce on retirement
Divorce can have far-reaching impacts on multiple areas of life. While many people regularly think of alimony payments, child support and other effects caused by divorce, the prospect of retirement becoming more difficult may never cross their minds. Without proper...
How divorce could affect older adults
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...
Being vigilant about credit in a divorce
In New Jersey, those getting divorced will need to rely on their credit in order to begin their life anew. They cannot afford to have it wrecked in the divorce. However, if a person is not careful, they could be left with a credit score that can decrease by as much as...
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...