It’s a common belief that to start the divorce process in New Jersey, you need to file a “Complaint for Divorce” with the court. If you and your spouse are on relatively amicable or civil terms, however, you might reach…
When you decide to divorce, there are important decisions to be made about things like child custody, parenting time, child support, college costs for children, alimony, and division of marital assets and debts. The most common misconception I hear is that divorce means going to court and…
The key to getting a Judgment of Divorce from the court is for both you and your spouse to first sign a divorce agreement, commonly called a Marital Settlement Agreement. The Marital Settlement Agreement resolves all issues relating to your…
Michele Hart
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As a practicing divorce and family lawyer for over 20 years, I’ve seen how easy it is for divorcing spouses to get caught up in the emotional conflict that often comes with divorce. When you have children, it’s important to…
It’s common for divorcing spouses to speak with one another to decide who gets what in the divorce. Divorce negotiations can be difficult, however. They can quickly become emotionally charged, especially when there is a lack of trust between spouses.…
One of the most common divorce questions is how long the divorce will take to be finalized. The short answer is – it depends. Since no one marriage is exactly alike, each divorce is uniquely different. New Jersey family courts,…
As a family lawyer for the past 20 years, I’ve seen the same mistakes made time and time again by people going through divorce. And what many lawyers unfortunately don’t tell you (nor necessarily intentionally) is that these mistakes are costly and can be…
Perhaps you’re about to get married and considering having a prenup prepared. Or you might already have a prenup that you want to enforce in your impending divorce. People getting married have a variety of reasons for wanting…
To obtain a divorce in New Jersey, either you or your spouse files a legal document called the “Complaint for Divorce” with the court. Many divorcing spouses don’t realize they can reach a final agreement before filing the Complaint for Divorce…
Michele Hart
Posted in Divorce And Your Children, Divorce Process, Financial Considerations
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Divorce can be one of the most difficult life experiences, particularly when you don’t know what to expect. You can maintain greater control of the ultimate outcome, minimize legal fees, and speed up the divorce process by taking these two…
