If you serve in the military or plan to marry someone who does, you may wonder how prenups and postnups apply to military families. Military life can affect family finances in ways many civilian couples do not experience. Deployments, relocations and changes in...
Life changes. Your job situation shifts. Your children grow up. Your health evolves. When these changes happen, your divorce decree should adapt to fit your family's new reality. New Jersey law understands that what worked when you got divorced may not work for your...
You once shared everything in your marriage: your home, your dreams and your daily life. You also built retirement savings together, expecting to use those funds for your shared future. Now that you’re filing for divorce, you might wonder if you must split the...
You may hold stocks, RSUs or options when your marriage ends. These assets can affect your settlement and long-term finances in New Jersey. What counts as marital vs separate Stocks you acquire or vest during the marriage may be marital property. Premarital shares can...
Alimony can end if your ex starts a new relationship that qualifies as cohabitation. Under New Jersey’s updated 2024 law, courts can review or terminate payments when that relationship looks and functions like a marriage, even if the couple doesn’t officially live...
When people join the military, they do not always know all the benefits they will get. After working hard for many years, they might still not know about the help available to them and their families. Military pensions are an important benefit. They give money to...
Military divorces often involve specific considerations due to the nature of military service and benefits. The following will explore the types of alimony used in these cases and the eligibility criteria for certain military benefits post-divorce. Types of alimony in...
Deciding on fair alimony in a New Jersey divorce is a critical step for both you and your former spouse. For the spouse receiving payments, it can be a vital lifeline. For the one making payments, it can be a source of financial stress. Understanding the factors that...
Child support in New Jersey does not end on its own when your child becomes an adult. You might assume it stops at a certain age, but state law sets a specific cutoff. You also need to take formal steps to end the obligation. Support will continue, and enforcement...
When you are on active duty, your focus should stay on the mission, not on whether your spouse back home filed for divorce or tried to change custody arrangements. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) exists to stop legal proceedings from moving forward without...