By Kisha M. Hebbon | Published August 11, 2023 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: alimony, equitable distribution, open durational alimony |
What Is Open Durational Alimony and When Is it Available?
In 2014, New Jersey changed the structure of post-divorce alimony awards. Instead of traditional permanent alimony, courts now grant open durational alimony, which is meant to be a more flexible arrangement. This type of spousal support does not have a fixed end date. Rather, it ends when the parties agree, when the court enters an Read More
Read MoreHurdles to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist
One of the defining characteristics of narcissists is that they manipulate other people for their own personal gain, oblivious to the harm they inflict. Divorcing a narcissist can thus be incredibly stressful and difficult. You may feel scared, overwhelmed and stressed. Whether your spouse has been diagnosed as a narcissist or just exhibits such behavior, Read More
Read MoreDeciding on “Pet Custody” in a New Jersey Divorce
Pets hold a special place in many of our hearts. For some people, they are akin to family members or best friends. During a divorce or separation, deciding who gets a beloved pet can be challenging, especially when the parties aren’t on amicable terms. Unfortunately, there is no such principle as “pet custody” in New Read More
Read MorePerils of Filing for Bankruptcy While Divorcing
Divorce and bankruptcy sometimes go hand in hand. Marital problems are often caused at least in part by financial stressors. Many couples experiencing marital problems also bear a heavy debt load and are considering filing for bankruptcy relief, either before or after the divorce proceedings. The timing of the two legal matters — and whether Read More
Read MoreHow Does New Jersey Divide Complex Assets in a Divorce?
If you’re facing a divorce, you likely have many questions about how your life will look going forward. One concern at the center of most every divorce is the division of marital assets. This is an even more important consideration if there are complex assets involved. In a New Jersey divorce, marital assets are subject Read More
Read MoreWhy Are High-Net-Worth Divorces More Complicated?
When married couples split up, their property is also divided, and this generally becomes more contentious when there is major wealth at stake. If you have over one million dollars in net worth, you are facing what is known as a high-net-worth divorce. While the court procedure is the same as for any contested divorce, Read More
Read MoreWho Gets the Stimulus Check When Spouses Are Separated or Divorcing?
Going through a divorce is stressful enough, but the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the United States presents additional complications for spouses who have decided to split. In addition to changes that might need to be made regarding custody and visitation arrangements while travel is restricted, negotiations over property division need to address any new economic Read More
Read MoreSomerset Divorce Lawyers: How to Financially Prepare for Divorce
When a couple marries, it is very common for one partner to assume most of the responsibility for handling the household finances. This arrangement can be convenient when things are going well; but when a divorce is imminent, it can leave one spouse wondering how they will ever get a fair share of the assets Read More
Read MoreFranklin Divorce Lawyers: Divorce Better than Staying Together for the Children
There is no question that divorce is hard, especially for the children involved. Although it can be difficult when deciding to divorce or to stay together for the children’s sake, divorce in many cases is emotionally better for the entire family. Removing children from exposure to a hostile home life and parents who argue is Read More
Read MoreSomerset Child Custody Lawyers Discuss Fathers Losing Out on Custody
Custody battles after a divorce are never pleasant. Ultimately, the children’s best interests should be considered first. However, all too often, society’s perception of what is right for a child interferes with the proceedings. Due to outdated cultural perceptions of gender roles dating back centuries, there is a heavy bias toward favorable custody rights for Read More
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