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…
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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…
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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…
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What Impact Does Remarriage Have on Child Support? You divorced several years ago and agreed on child support payments. Now, you’re re-marrying. You may decide to have more children with your new spouse — or you may be taking on financial responsibility for your new spouse’s children. You may even be thinking about adopting your…
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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.…
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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…
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