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Will I Lose My Pension As a Result of Divorce in New Jersey?

Complex Asset Division, Divorce, Divorce FAQs, Marital Assets / By Sarah Jacobs, Esq.

Difficult conversations and decisions can be an inevitable part of the divorce process. As these discussions unfold—particularly those surrounding division of assets and liabilities—it’s natural to feel concerned about the long-term implications of these conversations. One area of particular concern for many divorcing couples is how retirement assets will be divided, especially if retirement is …

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Are Divorce Settlements Public in New Jersey?

Divorce, Divorce FAQs / By Sarah Jacobs, Esq.

Divorce is difficult enough—you don’t want to have to worry about whether the intimate details of your personal life are available to anyone as a result of the process. No one wants their private life to end up as public knowledge, especially when allegations of financial misuse, adultery, or abuse are involved. You deserve privacy, …

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New Jersey Contested Divorce FAQs

Divorce, Divorce FAQs / By Sarah Jacobs, Esq.

Even under the best of circumstances, divorce is complicated. It can become even more so during a contested divorce, where parties disagree on the terms of their final divorce settlement. Whether it’s child support, alimony, or the division of assets, there are a number of places in which a divorce settlement can give rise to …

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Cost of Living Adjustment Clause

Alimony, Business Valuation, Child Support, Divorce, Divorce FAQs, Family Law, Finances, Marital Assets, Mediation / By Sarah Jacobs, Esq.

Cost of Living Adjustment Clause in a Child or Spousal Support Order Attorneys When going through the divorce process, there is a myriad of factors that must be taken into consideration to ensure that you receive your fair share of the marital assets and that any support you receive after a divorce will sustain you …

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A Supportive Morristown Attorney Can Help You Through Your Divorce

Divorce Changes Your Life, But Shouldn’t Ruin Your Life

Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Divorce FAQs, Family Law, Marital Aggreements, Mediation / By Sarah Jacobs, Esq.

Morristown Divorce Attorneys With You Every Step of the Way It’s possible that you and your spouse were struggling for years before you decided you just couldn’t keep struggling any longer. It’s also possible that a specific event, like an extra-marital affair, changed your mind about staying in the marriage and convinced you that the …

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Seasoned Divorce Attorneys Handling your Shared-Finances Issues in Morristown NJ

3 Vital Tips to Prevent Shared Finances From Stonewalling Your Divorce

Business Valuation, Complex Asset Division, Divorce, Divorce FAQs, Equitable Distribution, Family Law, Finances, fiscal benefits, Marital Assets, Mediation, Real Estate in Divorce / By Sarah Jacobs, Esq.

Even the most amicable of separations can be stressful and messy, especially when shared assets and debts are involved. As the state of New Jersey divides a couple’s assets through equitable distribution rather than a clear 50/50 percentage to each spouse, it is even more vital that you prepare completely and meticulously for the division …

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Morristown Divorce and Family Law Attorneys Advising on COVID-19 Stimulus After Divorce

Which Spouse is Entitled to a COVID-19 Stimulus Check After a NJ Divorce or Separation?

Debt Relief, Divorce, Divorce FAQs, Equitable Distribution, Family Law, Finances, Marital Assets, Mediation / By Jamie Berger, Esq.

Although they are officially referred to as “2020 recovery rebates,” they are technically tax rebates, which will be credited against federal income taxes owed in the next tax year. As the on-going pandemic and continuing job uncertainty do nothing to abate the financial woes many couples who are divorcing, separating, or considering the dissolution of …

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If I am Awarded Alimony or Child Support, What Happens if my Ex-spouse Dies?

Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Divorce FAQs, Family Law, Marital Aggreements, Mediation / By Jamie Berger, Esq.

Financial support is often an important point in divorce proceedings. Alimony and child support are both designed, in different ways, to provide a stable home, and many families count on this financial support to provide education, food, and housing for themselves and their children. Because it is such an important part of a divorce settlement, …

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Children of Divorce in Mixed Families Attorneys According to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act

New Jersey Appellate case giving rise to a new precedent in domestic violence law

Child Custody, Divorce, Divorce FAQs, Domestic Violence, Family Law / By Sarah Jacobs, Esq.

Custody arrangement and parenting time agreement allow the child to be integrated into both households following a divorce. New Jersey law is set up to protect the state’s citizens in all of their life experiences. Judicial law is especially protective of children’s best interests, holding them as the central factor in determining child custody in …

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Can I Sell my House During Divorce?

Complex Asset Division, Divorce, Divorce FAQs, Equitable Distribution, Family Law, Finances, Mediation, Real Estate in Divorce / By Sarah Jacobs, Esq.

Our partner attorney Amy L. Miller joined Jacobs Berger, LLC as a Partner in 2017 and focuses solely on family law issues. Amy’s practice is in the area of family law, including divorce, mediation, custody, visitation, alimony, and domestic violence. In the following video, Amy talks about your options when it comes to selling your house in the middle of …

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