If you and your spouse filed for divorce in New Jersey last year, then you may have questions about how to handle your 2019 tax return. This is especially true for those who pay alimony or child support, share custody of dependents or have complex property division issues. Keep these common tax problems in mind when filing…
The Supreme Court ruling that allowed same-sex couples throughout the United States occurred nearly five years ago in 2015, although marriage equality in New Jersey occurred two years earlier. Whether you got married at that time or are contemplating marriage with your partner now, you may wonder about the longevity of your relationship and the…
When people have been married for a significant length of time and decide to get divorced, courts will often require that some form of spousal support be paid. This is especially the case for couples in New Jersey where one of the individuals was the primary breadwinner and the other was tasked with raising children…
A couple’s marriage may fall apart for countless reasons. Sometimes, it becomes evident that the relationship must come to an end immediately, such as when a partner is physically abused by their spouse or they witness some form of abuse that their husband or wife is responsible for in the household. In other instances, a…
If you are one of the many residents in New Jersey who is getting divorced, you know that this process can be complicated and emotionally challenging. As you work through how to disentangle yourself from your former partner, you will also want to pay attention about how you may be able to protect yourself and…
