Since New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, divorcing couples are required to divide assets fairly – not necessarily equally. It isn’t always easy to know what is marital property and what is separate property, making hiring an experienced family lawyer who can protect your financial rights a key part of the divorce process. Toms River divorce lawyer Abigale M. Stolfe outlines the top things individuals going through the property division process should know, including: the difference between separate property and marital property; what a financially inexperienced spouse can do to protect themselves; whether or not a pre or postnuptial agreement can override property division rules; and what a party can do if he or she feels their spouse has lied about their assets.

Once parties reach a settlement or are issued an order, in some cases they may be able to have certain agreements or orders – such as child support, alimony, and custody – modified. In this podcast on post-divorce matters in New Jersey, Michele E. D’Onofrio – a Warren divorce lawyer – outlines when a person can and cannot apply to make changes. She discusses issues that may come up after a divorce, such as positive or negative changes in one’s financial situation or the discovery that one spouse hid assets during a divorce, that can cause an increase or decrease in support and custody.

Once parties reach a settlement or are issued an order, in some cases they may be able to have certain agreements or orders – such as child support, alimony, and custody – modified. In this podcast on post-divorce matters in New Jersey, Michele E. D’Onofrio – a Warren divorce lawyer – outlines when a person can and cannot apply to make changes. She discusses issues that may come up after a divorce, such as positive or negative changes in one’s financial situation or the discovery that one spouse hid assets during a divorce, that can cause an increase or decrease in support and custody.

In some circumstances during divorce, grandparents may seek custody of or visitation with their grandchildren. There are many considerations a judge makes before granting grandparents these rights. Mary Ann Burmester, an Albuquerque family lawyer, discusses under what circumstances grandparents can receive guardianship or visitation, and provides advice to grandparents who are considering going to court to request these rights.

In some circumstances during divorce, grandparents may seek custody of or visitation with their grandchildren. There are many considerations a judge makes before granting grandparents these rights. Mary Ann Burmester, an Albuquerque family lawyer, discusses under what circumstances grandparents can receive guardianship or visitation, and provides advice to grandparents who are considering going to court to request these rights.

In some divorce cases, parties will have to go through litigation. This means the couple must go to court and allow a judge to make the final decision on a specific issue – such as child custody or property division. Warren family law attorney Michele E. D’Onofrio discusses various aspects of the divorce litigation process, including: how to choose the right divorce lawyer; the benefits of and ways to keep costs down during litigation; and what is discovery and a deposition. She also provides insight into alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and collaborative divorce.

In some divorce cases, parties will have to go through litigation. This means the couple must go to court and allow a judge to make the final decision on a specific issue – such as child custody or property division. Warren family law attorney Michele E. D’Onofrio discusses various aspects of the divorce litigation process, including: how to choose the right divorce lawyer; the benefits of and ways to keep costs down during litigation; and what is discovery and a deposition. She also provides insight into alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and collaborative divorce.

When circumstances change following a divorce, such as an ex-spouse loses their job or remarries, spousal support may be subject to modification; however, the court makes many considerations before determining whether or not spousal support can be changed. Laura Schantz, a Beaverton divorce lawyer, discusses various situations that could result in spousal support modification. She also outlines evidence that a person may need to fight their case; types of support support awards that are unmodifiable; and cases where she would advise someone not to seek modification.

Once a custody case has been filed in a divorce, both parents have to make several considerations before finalizing an agreement or receiving an order from the court. In this podcast, Beaverton family lawyer Laura Schantz helps listeners understand what’s involved in the child custody process as well as what steps a parent can take to improve their chances of gaining custody of their child. She discusses the importance of hiring a good custody evaluator; what’s involved in a custody study; the role of an attorney representing the children; how to prepare for trial; how the court decides who gets primary parenting rights; and much more.

The rate of couples divorcing at a later age has been rapidly increasing. According to a study published in The Washington Post two years ago, the divorce rate in the U.S. among couples who are over the age of 50 has doubled between 1990 and 2010. In this podcast, Mary Ann Burmester – an Albuquerque divorce lawyer – examines why some couples decide to divorce later in life as well as some of the unique issues they face during and after the divorce process. She also offers advice to those facing a grey divorce, including what to look for in an attorney.