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In New Jersey, marital property is anything acquired during the marriage. A home is marital property, regardless of title, if it was purchased during the marriage; the same is true for a spouse’s pension or 401(k), even though it was based solely on his or her contribution. There are a few exceptions, such as receiving […]
Read MoreIn New Jersey, only about 2% of cases actually go to trial; 98% of cases are resolved through negotiations between the attorneys and parties involved. This is usually much better because the judge only has one day to get acquainted with you and the issues involved. Going to trial is quite costly due to the […]
Read MoreIn New Jersey, alimony is based on the totality of the circumstances surrounding both parties to the marriage; it is not black or white. The factors affecting alimony include how long the marriage was, the ability of each party to earn an income, whether there are medical conditions involved, the presence of a child with […]
Read MoreIn New Jersey, the process of divorce can take up to a year; the time depends heavily on the negotiations between the parties involved. It is very important to obtain the advice of an experienced attorney to help assist you in resolving the divorce in an equitable and expeditious manner.
Read MoreIf you are served with a motion – anything from divorce litigation, child support, or other issues – you have 15 days to respond. If your motion date is on a Friday, you have the two Thursdays before to respond – to get the paperwork in the court’s and the other party’s hands. To protect […]
Read MoreIn New Jersey, if you are served with a divorce complaint, you have 35 days to answer it. You can deny the claims made in the complaint, you can agree with them, or you can file a counter-claim – your own divorce complaint.
Read MoreIn New Jersey, divorced is begun by filing a divorce complaint with the court. Once it is filed, next it gets served upon the spouse, and then divorce proceedings commence. It is important to consult an experienced attorney if you are going to file for divorce.
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