If you have decided to file for a divorce, it will be important to prepare in advance as much as possible. But don’t worry, this is not nearly as daunting as it sounds. While there are some steps you may want to take to make sure you are financially well-positioned for your divorce, in many
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New Jersey Family Law Blog
6 Reasons to Get a Prenup
Prenuptial agreements are a touchy subject, but they can provide important protections. So why would you get a prenup? Here are six things a prenup can do: Protect separate property. In divorce, a prenup can help ensure that you leave the marriage with the assets you brought to it. Clarify debt responsibility. A prenuptial agreement
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How Will the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact Divorcing Spouses in New Jersey?
Enacted in late 2017, key provisions of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for divorcing spouses are set to take effect on January 1, 2019. These changes have the potential to drastically impact certain financial aspects of divorce, and spouses who are currently contemplating a divorce in New Jersey will need to factor the
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Scientists Disagree on the “Best” Age to Get Married in Order to Avoid Divorce
According to a study reported on Time.com, couples who get married between the ages of 28 and 32 are the least likely to get divorced. However, the article’s author is also quick to point out that this study is at odds with a competing analysis which concludes that the best age to get married in
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Will You Be able to Maintain Your Lifestyle After Your Divorce?
Whether you were the primary wage earner in your relationship, you relied on your spouse’s income to live comfortably, or you and your spouse shared responsibility for funding the lifestyle to which you have become accustomed, getting divorced will have an impact on your finances. But, how much of an impact depends on a number
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