Year: 2026
You may have spent years building your business before you met your spouse. When divorce becomes a possibility, the thought of losing part of that company—or having to sell it—can be unsettling. Your spouse may see things differently, particularly if family income, unpaid work, or career sacrifices helped the business grow. In New Jersey, owning…
The mortgage is due, the joint account is running low, and your spouse has stopped contributing. You may still be living together, or one of you may have moved out. Either way, household expenses do not pause while you negotiate a divorce. Financial uncertainty can be especially frightening when your spouse has always handled the…
Retirement savings represent more than an account balance. They reflect years of work, financial discipline, and expectations about life after your career. During divorce, you may worry about losing money you saved before marriage, postponing retirement, or accepting a settlement that leaves you financially vulnerable later. Those concerns are just as important if most of…
For many divorcing couples, no asset creates more difficult decisions than the family home. The house may be one of the largest assets in the marital estate, but it is also where children live, where a family built memories, and where one or both spouses may strongly want to remain. At the same time, keeping…
How common is divorce in New Jersey? Is the divorce rate rising or falling? And how does New Jersey compare with the rest of the country? Those questions sound simple, but divorce statistics are often misunderstood. Annual divorce rates, court filings, Census estimates, and the often-repeated claim that “half of all marriages end in divorce”…
Does Adultery Affect Divorce in New Jersey? Alimony, Property Division & Custody Discovering that a spouse has been unfaithful can dramatically change the emotional course of a marriage. When divorce follows, it is natural to wonder whether adultery will also change the legal outcome. New Jersey still recognizes adultery as a legal ground for divorce,…
Russell Law Divorce & Family Lawyers is proud to announce that Joseph J. Russell Jr. and Amy M. Francis have been recognized in the 2027 editions of Best Lawyers. Joseph J. Russell Jr. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition Joseph J. Russell Jr. has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers…
Understanding Stock-Based and Executive Compensation During Divorce Restricted stock units, stock options, deferred compensation, and other equity-based awards can become some of the most valuable—and most disputed—assets in a high-net-worth New Jersey divorce. Unlike a bank account or a piece of real estate, these benefits may be unvested, tied to future employment, subject to performance…
How Trust Income Can Affect Alimony in a High-Net-Worth Divorce Trusts can create difficult questions in a New Jersey divorce. One spouse may be the beneficiary of a family trust that owns substantial investments, real estate, business interests, or other valuable property. The beneficiary may receive regular distributions, have certain expenses paid by the trust,…
Understanding How Alimony Is Calculated in New Jersey Alimony is one of the biggest financial concerns in many New Jersey divorces. If you may be required to pay support, you may be wondering how much you could owe, how long payments may last, and whether the court will consider your own expenses. If you are…