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If you've made a career in the military, you can expect to receive very good retirement benefits. As a result, the military pension is one of the most valuable assets to be divided during a divorce involving a service member. Military pensions aren't governed by the...
During a divorce, one spouse is typically ordered to make spousal support payments to the other spouse. One of the most important factors used in determining the amount of a monthly spousal support payment is the respective incomes of each party. However, it's possible to...
If you are receiving child-support payments from a former spouse who has become unable to work and is receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, your child is eligible for SSD Dependency Benefits, which will affect how much you will receive from your former spouse in...
In most divorce cases, one spouse will be required to pay spousal support (alimony) in order to help the other spouse maintain the lifestyle you both experienced during the marriage. Once the amount of the monthly spousal support payments are agreed upon, they can typically...
Once your divorce is finalized, most of the heavy lifting has been done. You’re now single and independent again, and ready to move on with your life. All of the major issues such as spousal support, division of marital property, and child custody/support will have...
As a general rule, most divorce agreements crafted in the state of New Jersey have the ability to be modified down the road if the circumstances of either party significantly change. This ability to seek a modification of your divorce is a valuable right that...
With the site whose tagline is “Life is short – have an affair” now compromised, a lot of marriages could be a lot shorter, too. Hackers released personal details of nearly 40 million Ashley Madison users Tuesday, and media outlets like The Huffington Post are...
Getting married is an exciting time. You're starting a new chapter, entering into (hopefully) a lifelong adventure with your new spouse. To celebrate this occasion, it's customary to receive gifts from family, friends, and other loved ones. But what happens to these gifts in the...
It's quite common for unhappily married couples to wait until their children have graduated high school (or sometimes even college) before they get a divorce. This decision is usually rooted in a desire to spare the children the trauma associated with watching your parents get...
Summer break is a joyous occasion for children, as they have almost 3 months off from school. But for divorced parents, this time can create serious conflicts regarding child custody arrangements and how vacation time will be split between each parent. This issue can become...
In most instances, couples will go through a divorce when they want to end their marriage. However, in some cases it's also possible to seek an annulment instead of a divorce. While both divorce and annulment end a marriage, there are important differences between the...
One of the most complex issues to be settled in a divorce is the division of marital property. New Jersey adheres to the doctrine of equitable distribution, which strives to split all marital assets in an equitable, but not necessarily equal, manner. When your assets...
In a bizarre recent court ruling, a district court judge sentenced 3 children to juvenile detention until the age of 18 for refusing to have a relationship with their father. The children are 15, 10, and 9, so they may potentially spend a long time...
Happy Independence Day! As the July 4th weekend approaches, you are most likely making plans to celebrate with family and friends. With a long weekend off from work, it’s a great time to leave town on a road trip or simply spend quality time with...
After a divorce, it's common for parents to disagree on a wide range of issues regarding how their children are being raised. This phenomenon is becoming even more prevalent every year due to the rapid influx of content children can consume via the Internet, TV,...
