Dividing assets during a divorce can raise complex questions, especially when inheritance is involved. You may wonder whether your spouse has a right to money or property a family member left to you. The answer depends on how you treated that inheritance during the...
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DIVORCE – Property Division
Valuing and dividing intellectual property in divorce cases
Intellectual property (IP) includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and creative works like books, music, or software. IP can increase in value over time, making it harder to split fairly during divorce. New Jersey residents need to understand how a court may value...
How are complex investment portfolios divided during divorce?
Dividing investment portfolios in a divorce requires careful handling, especially when significant assets exist. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and retirement accounts require fair distribution. New Jersey laws determine asset division. Spouses receive what the court...
What happens if a spouse hides assets?
Hiding assets during a divorce in New Jersey can lead to serious legal consequences. Courts expect both spouses to disclose all assets, income, and debts. If one spouse conceals property or money, the court may take action to correct the imbalance. Legal consequences...
When is it easier to just sell the house during your divorce?
Dividing real estate during a divorce can present many challenges. A marital home often holds emotional and financial value, making it particularly difficult to decide whether to keep or sell it. In New Jersey, the equitable distribution process aims to divide assets...
How is intellectual property divided in a divorce?
Dividing property in a divorce gets tricky when it includes intellectual property. Things like copyrights, patents, and trademarks can be valuable and might bring in money in the future. Couples need to understand how the process works so they can handle it smoothly....
What impact does a divorce have on retirement accounts?
It can be complicated to deal with a high-asset divorce, especially when it comes to dividing retirement accounts. These assets are often substantial and require careful handling to avoid penalties and ensure an equitable division. Types of retirement accounts...
How are pets handled in property division?
Divorce creates many challenges, especially when deciding what happens to shared pets. Many people see pets as family members, which makes determining their fate in property division even more difficult. Understanding how the law treats pets can help clarify the...
Can both spouses claim intellectual property in a divorce?
Dividing assets in a high-asset divorce is often complex, and intellectual property (IP) rights can add another layer of difficulty. Intellectual property can include patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other creative works that may have significant value....
Jointly owned real estate and property division
When going through a divorce, one of the biggest concerns often involves what happens to jointly-owned real estate. Spouses can make informed decisions about their future once they are familiar with how the court handles property division. Equitable distribution of...