Unless you have constructed a prenuptial agreement or trust, property acquired during a marriage is part of the marital estate. The mortgage on your New Jersey home is part of the property you must consider dividing. What happens after a divorce when you have a...
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Executive compensation can be included in a divorce
New Jersey is an equitable division state, which means that assets in the marital estate will be divided equally in a divorce. Executive compensation will typically be considered part of the marital estate, and this is often true even if the compensation won't...
The different types of car crashes
Vehicle collisions often occur without warning in New Jersey. Drivers may prefer to avoid problematic routes or rush hour traffic, but there's no guarantee that an accident won't happen. Unfortunately, an accident can happen in many different ways under various...
DHS confirms family reunification program for Ecuadorians
New Jersey residents who follow immigration news may be aware that U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended more than 200,000 migrants at the nation’s southern border in September. Many of those migrants were Ecuadorians fleeing a country with a faltering economy and...
DHS extends Afghanistan’s Temporary Protected Status
New Jersey residents are likely aware that the war in Afghanistan did not end when American troops pulled out of the country in 2021. Afghanistan’s Taliban government is embroiled in conflicts with several armed militias, which makes returning to the country very...
An overview of New Jersey cocaine laws
New Jersey law prohibits anyone from possessing, selling or trafficking cocaine within its borders. There are a number of penalties that you may face if convicted of a drug crime related to the possession or sale of this controlled substance. Penalties may include...
Issues with pretextual traffic stops
A routine traffic stop on New Jersey Road could lead to an arrest. Although the police might have pulled a vehicle over for a minor traffic violation, discovering evidence of a crime may result in an arrest. However, these pretextual stops are not always legal....
U visa program beset by long waiting times
Immigrants in New Jersey and around the country who become crime victims can apply for what is known as a U visa. They only become eligible to receive U visas when they report crimes and a police department or other certifying agency states that they fully cooperated...
Why some marriages end in divorce
Married couples file for divorce for varying reasons in New Jersey. Certain factors contribute to a dissolution more than others, and spouses could look at data that reveals the more common causes. Understanding the causes and underlying factors might prepare spouses...
Tips on divorcing a narcissist
Divorce is never easy for any New Jersey resident, but it's a whole other ballgame if your spouse is a narcissist. You should prepare yourself for a battle as they will aim to "win" at any cost. Although it can be challenging, these tips can help. Acknowledge that...