Division of Marital Assets in a New Jersey Divorce Among the myriad complications that arises during divorce proceedings is the division of marital assets, or more simply, who gets what and why. Even the most amicable of divorces may struggle to push past this part of the process, as there are some assets that cannot…
How a Parent’s Divorce Affects a Student’s Financial Aid A parents’ divorce has many intangible and tangible impacts on the family, especially those that can drag on for several years. There are questions of custody, living arrangements, child support and alimony, along with in-depth discussions about an equitable separation of property and assets. The uncertainty…
3 Tips for Managing Your Money While Separated From Your Spouse Separating from your spouse puts many aspects of your life in limbo. It’s unsettling to have your marriage — and your emotions — in an uncertain state. There’s an additional area that is in limbo during a separation and is sometimes overlooked, and that’s…
Deciding What to Do With the Family Home After Divorce The family house is where you create and store memories. Family gathers for the holidays, babies come home from the hospital, children and pets rampage through the backyard and much more. It is the place that we retreat to when we are tired or sick.…
Divorce Doesn’t Preclude Social Security Spousal Benefits Social Security retirement benefits are administered under a complicated set of rules that most participants don’t completely understand. Adding divorce into the equation can result in even more confusion. Download Our Free Divorce Guide Most retirees are aware that if you are married you may claim spousal benefits…
How to Protect Your Retirement Savings During Divorce It’s a gut-wrenching experience, and that’s before the money issues. Approximately 1.2 million couples file for divorce each year, and the financial side of things can be just as upsetting as ending a relationship — especially when it comes to retirement. Keep these points in mind as…