Going through a divorce is difficult enough without being punished for something you haven't done or had knowledge of. The “innocent spouse rule” in New Jersey allows for a spouse to seek relief from the IRS for an otherwise joint tax debt. It is difficult...
Many people going through a divorce have never been in a courtroom before and are unfamiliar with the legal process. Courtrooms and legal proceedings for property division or child custody can be intimidating if you don’t know what to expect, especially when you are already...
Keep your spouse on your health insurance during a pending New Jersey divorce. It's very common for married couples and their dependent children to all be covered under one spouse's health insurance policy, particularly if the insurance coverage is provided by an employer. Whether out of...
Garden State Equality v. Dow, passed in September 2013, allowed same-sex couples to legally marry in the state of New Jersey. While many have sought out this opportunity to join their partner in a life-long commitment, there is the potential for some of these unions...
Moving on after a divorce is not always easy, especially when there are children involved. When it comes to introducing your children to a new significant other after a divorce, there are certain rights and restrictions to help make the transition a healthy one for...
If you've made a career in the military, you can expect to receive very good retirement benefits. As a result, the military pension is one of the most valuable assets to be divided during a divorce involving a service member. Military pensions aren't governed by the...
During a divorce, one spouse is typically ordered to make spousal support payments to the other spouse. One of the most important factors used in determining the amount of a monthly spousal support payment is the respective incomes of each party. However, it's possible to...
If you are receiving child-support payments from a former spouse who has become unable to work and is receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, your child is eligible for SSD Dependency Benefits, which will affect how much you will receive from your former spouse in...
In most divorce cases, one spouse will be required to pay spousal support (alimony) in order to help the other spouse maintain the lifestyle you both experienced during the marriage. Once the amount of the monthly spousal support payments are agreed upon, they can typically...
Once your divorce is finalized, most of the heavy lifting has been done. You’re now single and independent again, and ready to move on with your life. All of the major issues such as spousal support, division of marital property, and child custody/support will have...
As a general rule, most divorce agreements crafted in the state of New Jersey have the ability to be modified down the road if the circumstances of either party significantly change. This ability to seek a modification of your divorce is a valuable right that...
With the site whose tagline is “Life is short – have an affair” now compromised, a lot of marriages could be a lot shorter, too. Hackers released personal details of nearly 40 million Ashley Madison users Tuesday, and media outlets like The Huffington Post are...
Getting married is an exciting time. You're starting a new chapter, entering into (hopefully) a lifelong adventure with your new spouse. To celebrate this occasion, it's customary to receive gifts from family, friends, and other loved ones. But what happens to these gifts in the...
It's quite common for unhappily married couples to wait until their children have graduated high school (or sometimes even college) before they get a divorce. This decision is usually rooted in a desire to spare the children the trauma associated with watching your parents get...
Summer break is a joyous occasion for children, as they have almost 3 months off from school. But for divorced parents, this time can create serious conflicts regarding child custody arrangements and how vacation time will be split between each parent. This issue can become...
