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When a marriage ends, one of the more surprising questions clients ask is about gifts: Can my spouse really claim half of the jewelry they gave me? In New Jersey, the answer is often yes, and the reason comes down to how the law treats gifts between spouses.Read more

As we welcome the new year, reflecting on our lives and considering changes that may lead to a more fulfilling future is common.  For some, this reflection leads to the difficult decision to pursue a divorce.  I have guided many clients through this challenging process and understand the complexities involved.  Here are some key considerationsRead more

Equitable distribution is a legal principle that governs the division of property in a divorce case. In New Jersey, it means that all marital assets and debts should be divided fairly between the spouses, taking into consideration various factors such as the length of the marriage, each spouse’s contribution to the marriage, and the needsRead more

When couples decide to end their marriage, one of the most contentious issues they may face is dividing their assets and liabilities. This process can be complex, particularly when one or both parties own businesses or have high net worth. In these cases, using a forensic accounting expert can be extremely beneficial. In this blogRead more

“Marital assets and debts are always divided equally between divorcing spouses” We have previously blogged about some of the common misconceptions pervading the divorce process in New Jersey. This blog will dispel another popular New Jersey divorce myth: Marital assets and debts are always divided equally (50/50) between divorcing spouses.             Some states (e.g., California)Read more

I was talking to a friend, who is a teacher, about distributing assets in her divorce.  I told her that her husband has an interest in her pension.  “He gets a portion of my pension?!,” she exclaimed.  Yes, I thought, of course he does, but then I realized that this is not common knowledge.      New Jersey is an equitableRead more

“If I leave the marital home, I will be considered to have ‘abandoned’ the home and my claim to it” We have previously blogged about some of the common misconceptions pervading the divorce process in New Jersey. This blog will dispel another popular New Jersey divorce myth: One spouse vacating the marital home is treatedRead more

Coronavirus is impacting us in ways that require more than just social distancing and “washing your hands.” When it comes to divorce and the equitable distribution of marital assets, the valuation of such assets are key factors in the fair resolution of the case. If your pending divorce involves the valuing of business interests orRead more

Earlier today, Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos, and his Wife, MacKenzie, issued a joint statement of their intent to divorce each other after 25 years of marriage. The most recent estimate is that Bezos’ net worth is somewhere around $137 billion dollars, give or take a few billion depending on the market. The million (well billion)Read more

It comes as no surprise that separating or divorcing couples often fight over finances, especially debt.  Heck, happily married couples often fight over their finances.  What a lot of people do not realize is that they may be responsible for their spouse’s debt in the event of a divorce.  If you share the same household,Read more