Thinking about just one decision during a divorce can be overwhelming, let alone thinking about the many decisions you will ultimately have to make. This checklist provides a list of major decisions commonly made during divorce. The checklist is not comprehensive, but provides a good framework for what many divorce agreements consist of. If you have any
In New Jersey divorce proceedings, retirement savings are considered assets subject to equitable distribution. This means that the money you and/or your spouse saved in retirement accounts during the marriage will be divided upon your divorce. The laws governing the distribution of retirement accounts are very complex and they vary by account type (i.e., defined
It is often among the first questions people ask after deciding to end their marriage and get a divorce. “Do I need a divorce lawyer?” The short answer is no. Technically, you can get a divorce without an attorney. It’s not surprising that more people are considering this option given the abundance of free information
