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How Do You Qualify for Alimony in New Jersey?

Posted on July 4, 2022June 27, 2022 by Accel Admin

It is far from uncommon for couples to find that money is the root of most of their marital issues. Sadly, divorce does not end money issues and can make things worse, especially if one spouse is financially dependent on the other. Alimony, or spousal support, is a court-ordered financial payment that one spouse makes to the other during the divorce process and, sometimes, for a period after. If you…Read More

What You Should Know About Military Divorce in New Jersey

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Accel Admin

If you would like more information about how to conduct a military divorce in New Jersey, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Bergen County divorce attorneys today. What are the requirements of a military divorce in New Jersey? As is the case with all other divorces, those seeking a military divorce must establish jurisdiction over their case by fulfilling a residency requirement. Because members of the military…Read More

How Does a Shared Business Affect a NJ Divorce?

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Accel Admin

Equitable marital assets and debt distribution are second only to child custody in contentious divorce matters. This equitable distribution may be further complicated by the two parties in a divorce sharing a business. If you and your spouse co-own a business, please read on, then contact one of our experienced business division and divorce attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn how a shared business affects a divorce in NJ.…Read More

Can I Write Off Alimony on My Taxes in New Jersey?

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Accel Admin

Please read on, then contact one of our experienced alimony and spousal support attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn if you can write off alimony or spousal support on your taxes in New Jersey. Can alimony be deducted from your taxes in New Jersey? In 2018, the tax laws were changed, and alimony is no longer taxable to the recipient and deductible to the person paying. However, this does…Read More

What You Should Do if Your Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers in NJ

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Accel Admin

If you are encountering difficulties in your divorce, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Bergen County divorce attorneys to learn what you should do if your spouse will not sign divorce papers in NJ. Can you still get a divorce if your spouse refuses to sign the papers in NJ? First and foremost, you should reach out to one of our skilled Bergen County, NJ family law…Read More

Mediation, Collaborative Divorce and Litigated Divorce | What To Know

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Accel Admin

Hard as it may be to believe, but, even as your marriage crumbles, you still have options. You and your spouse still have options about how you wish to conduct yourselves going forward and how your post-divorce life will look. If you and your spouse take the right path, you may never have to step foot in a courtroom, avoiding months or even years of court proceedings and mountains of…Read More

Opposing a Divorce in New Jersey | What You Should Know

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Accel Admin

If you have been served divorce papers, please read on, then contact one of our experienced contested divorce attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn what you should know about opposing a divorce in New Jersey. On what grounds can you contest a divorce in New Jersey? You can contest a divorce on one of several legitimate grounds. When one spouse files for divorce, the other spouse may contest it…Read More

Fault Grounds Versus No-Fault Grounds in New Jersey | What To Know

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Accel Admin

Your marriage has deteriorated beyond repair. You want to get a divorce, but you fear the impact that it may have on you and/or your family. If this describes your situation, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Bergen County divorce attorneys to learn what you should know about fault grounds and no-fault grounds in New Jersey divorces. What are some fault grounds for divorce in New Jersey?…Read More

Initiating a Divorce in New Jersey | What You Should Know

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Accel Admin

You have done everything in your power to save your marriage, but nothing has worked. There is no shame in admitting that you and your spouse need to go your separate ways, but you should know that the divorce process may be long, grueling and emotionally draining. So, where do you start? If you are asking yourself that very question, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Bergen…Read More

The Documents You Will Need to Get a Divorce in New Jersey

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Accel Admin

If you would like to begin divorce proceedings, please read on, then contact one of our experienced divorce attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn what documents you will need to have in order to get a divorce in New Jersey. What documents do you need for a divorce in New Jersey? In the Garden State, if you are the one initiating the divorce, you will fill out the forms…Read More

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