The legal process attached to a marital break-up can make Bergen County spouses feel as if they’ve been put through a wringer. Divorce can hit hard at many levels, no matter who take the first steps toward the end of a marriage. Along with decisions about property division and alimony, divorcing parents must grapple with
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Divorce
Legal considerations for New Jersey separations
Some Hackensack spouses may not be in a position to end a marriage or may not have the desire to take legal action at the time of separation. Some couples want a breather, physical time apart to consider the future of a marriage. Others may have hopes of reconciliation, worries about financial conditions or want
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Palimony agreements and laws in New Jersey
The break-up of a relationship can be heartbreaking whether or not a couple is married. New Jersey child custody and support laws apply equally for married and unmarried couples. Property division rules are a different story. Spouses have legal rights that do not apply to cohabiting individuals who are unmarried. Divorce isn’t necessary when unmarried
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Property division during a New Jersey divorce
Each state decides how spousal property is divided when a marriage ends. Where equitable distribution rules apply, as they do in New Jersey, spouses are supposed to receive fair but not necessarily equal shares of marital property. The spouses’ interpretations of the word “fair” during divorce cause many legal disputes. All states categorize spousal assets
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Marital torts as part of a New Jersey divorce
At one time, marital vows claiming “two become one” were reflected in New Jersey family laws. Spousal unity created interspousal immunity. It was impossible for one spouse to sue the other for damages until courts in the last half of the 20th century recognized marital torts. Harmful actions include emotional abuse, invasion of privacy and
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