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What Legal Steps are Involved in Changing Your Last Name After a Divorce? Changing your last name after a divorce typically involves completing a few legal steps. First, you must obtain a copy of the divorce decree or court order … Continue reading →

When parents are unable to agree on an appropriate custodial arrangement for their child, a judge may be called upon to make a decision in a New Jersey custody case. In some instances, the judge may choose to interview the … Continue reading →

The Impact of Premarital House Ownership on Divorce Settlements Marriage is a legally binding agreement between two people, and divorce is the legal dissolution of that agreement. Unfortunately, divorce is often a necessary part of marriage, and it can have … Continue reading →

How Divorce Can Impact Retirement Assets in New Jersey Divorce can have a major impact on retirement assets in New Jersey. In the state of New Jersey, when dividing assets in a divorce, all assets acquired during the marriage are … Continue reading →

What is the Early Settlement Panel and How Does it Work? The Early Settlement Panel (ESP) is an innovative dispute resolution system offered by the Family Courts in new Jersey. It is designed to provide an efficient and cost-effective way … Continue reading →