After your divorce, your tax situation can alter significantly. Furthermore, tax regulations update and change over time, so it can be complex for divorced people to know how to account for alimony payments, Whether you receive alimony or make payments to your former...
Divorce
4 benefits of divorce mediation
You might think that the only way to settle a divorce is to go through a lengthy litigation process, but there is more than one way to approach it. Divorce mediation is a collaborative process in which you and your spouse can agree on the terms of your separation....
Mistakes to avoid in your divorce
Mistakes are a part of life, but when they are part of your divorce proceedings, they can prove costly. You may not think about mistakes when you consider your divorce, but the contentious nature of divorce makes people more likely to overlook key elements and make...
3 dangers of DIY divorce
In today's do-it-yourself culture, you may feel tempted to tackle a divorce without help. While there is plenty of room for DIY projects in other areas of your life, the stakes are too high to take on a divorce without proper counsel. Here are three of the many...
Are you married to a narcissist?
“Narcissist” has become an increasingly common term in psychology, particularly in divorce. While narcissism is a personality disorder that can be toxic to be around, true narcissism tends to be a rare diagnosis. However, even though true narcissism is rare, many...
What is a marital tort?
In New Jersey, a spouse can sue the other for injuring them in some way. However, the injured spouse must file for divorce or have a pending divorce process to bring up this type of claim in court and receive compensation. Since a marital tort claim can influence the...
What happens with precious metals and jewelry in divorce?
For some couples, precious metals such as gold and silver and expensive jewelry are critical components of their investment portfolio. And, in other scenarios, the latter usually serve as gifts from one spouse to another. But what happens to these gold bars, gold...
Divorcing a narcissist
Divorce is hard, but divorcing a narcissist can feel like a nightmare. A narcissist is someone with a personality disorder who feels superior and lacks empathy for others. If your spouse shows signs of a narcissistic personality, you must prepare for a contentious...
3 options for dealing with a mortgage in a divorce
Going through a divorce in New Jersey is always tough. Child custody negotiations and property division are never cut and dry. One of the hardest things to deal with in a divorce is a mortgage for a shared home. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are still making...
Common mistakes made during a divorce
New Jersey residents who go through a divorce will find that even the most amicable splits are tough on both parties. But divorces that include a spouse not wanting to end the marriage, pointing fingers about the causes, or intentionally complicating the process can...