Dealing With Debt During Divorce It’s routinely stated that 50% of marriages end in divorce. No matter how over- or understated that statistic may be, the truth is that many marriages do end. Part of splitting with your spouse means taking care of debt that was incurred during the divorce. In a perfect world, both…
How to Build Financial Stability After Divorce Financial instability is a reality for nearly three-quarters of this country’s 25 million divorcees. A study by TD Ameritrade surveyed 2,000 participants to examine how they’re coping financially after a divorce or death of a spouse. As it turns out, people facing the end of a marriage are…
Basic Prenuptial Agreements Facts in New Jersey We’ve all heard that the divorce rate is high. There are more prenuptial agreements being made because the chance of divorce is higher. You may be wondering if a prenuptial is right for you. It might seem like you’re sealing your fate in divorce, but it also offers…
Debt and Divorce Divorce can be a long and difficult process. You’ll need to make decisions about a number of things, including debt that you took on jointly with your spouse. Don’t just assume that your divorce will split loans up the way you expected, and take steps to protect yourself from future financial troubles (and stress)…
Common Divorce Questions in New Jersey Divorce is a difficult and scary situation. You may feel like your whole world is changing and you don’t know where to go from here. Having a basic understanding about what divorce in New Jersey looks like will help you understand what happens once you and your spouse decide…
How to Handle Your Home During Divorce The marital home is many couples’ most valuable asset, so deciding what to do with it during divorce can be difficult. You and your soon-to-be ex have two basic options: sell the home, or one of you stays in it. If you stay, there are two ways to…