Category: Division of Assets
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Navigating the emotionally charged landscape of divorce is challenging. When dividing assets, the state you live in plays a huge role in dictating the procedure. In New Jersey, the division of property is based on the principle of equitable distribution. But what does that mean for the soon-to-be ex-spouses? Let’s delve into the intricacies of the New…