One of the first questions people have when they start thinking about divorce is how the end of their marriage will affect their finances. Most people have heard horror stories about people losing so much property that their standard of living drastically shifts, and...
Asset Division
What is considered marital property in New Jersey?
When a couple decides to end their marriage, they have a lot of decisions that have to be made – not the least of which is how to divide their marital property. Every state has its own rules for how this process is supposed to work. In New Jersey, marital property is...
What is — and isn’t — marital property in a divorce
Except for the emotional trauma, figuring out how to divide the money and other assets is often the most challenging part of getting divorced. You and your spouse might each feel that you contributed more to the marriage, and the two of you likely have very different...
How does asset division work in New Jersey divorce?
Although it can be an emotional process, divorce is also a major financial transaction. If handled improperly, you could be left without the financial stability that you need and deserve post-marriage dissolution. If you want to avoid that outcome, then you should...