Spouses may not want to file for divorce because they choose not to accept the idea that they failed at their marriage. Staying together does not mean your marriage is a success, especially when it is causing you anxiety, depression and distress. You are only...
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Debunking misconceptions about prenuptial agreements in divorce
Marriage represents a loving commitment between two people, but it also symbolizes a financial partnership. To protect individual assets and avoid potential disputes, some couples in New Jersey opt to sign a prenuptial agreement before their marriage. However, many...
What can you expect when divorcing a narcissist?
When married to someone with narcissistic personality traits, you may fear that there is no way out of the relationship to pursue a better life. Most people find it difficult to leave their partners, despite the narcissistic abuse. Narcissistic abuse can occur in...
Can your soon-to-be ex-spouse cut off your health insurance?
If your marriage is heading toward a divorce, the relationship you have with your husband or wife probably is not as good as it once was. Your soon-to-be ex-spouse even might have threatened you. You should know, however, that some threats are empty ones. If your...
What happens to your engagement ring after a divorce?
Engagement rings and wedding bands are among the highest-value items you and your spouse will purchase for your wedding. In fact, the average engagement ring costs almost $6,000. Additionally, less than 10% of people spend less than $1,000 on engagement rings. During...
What happens to your business during a divorce?
Owning a business with your spouse may seem like a good idea at the time, but once you go through a divorce, you might start to regret it. After all, you have to decide whether you can work together and remain co-owners or if one or both of you should part ways with...
What are some downsides to keeping a marital home?
Some divorcing couples decide to sell off their marital house. However, your spouse may be fine with letting you have the home in exchange for other assets or a buyout. Still, holding on to a marital home might prove to be more difficult than you anticipated. As the...
Does the judge want a reason for your divorce?
Deciding to end your marriage may come after some contemplation, or you may decide after an ensuing incident. Under New Jersey law, you may give the judge a reason or pursue your divorce through a no-fault path. What is the difference between giving a reason or not?...
Do you need to take your divorce all the way to court?
A divorce may alter your foreseeable future. When considering how to approach it, understanding your options for getting to the finish line may help you make decisions more effectively. One of those is that there is more than one way to reach a divorce decree. The New...
How do you maximize your settlement value?
Divorce will have an impact on just about everyone's finances. The extent of this impact depends on several factors. In some extreme cases, divorce could knock a person's financial well-being completely down significantly. Keeping control of money is one way to...