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The four types of divorce in New Jersey are traditional litigation, collaborative divorce, pro se, and mediation.
In an uncontested divorce, the plaintiff states in the divorce petition that the divorce is uncontested, and the defendant also states this in their response. The couple then jointly prepares a property settlement agreement. If they have minor children, they also jointly prepare a parenting plan.
If you were a stay-at-home parent during your marriage, you may worry about regaining your footing financially after divorce. In determining equitable distribution and child support, the court considers your role as a stay-at-home parent a contribution to the marriage.
In determining alimony, the court may calculate how much money you are capable of making if you return to work and base the alimony award on the assumption that you will work after the divorce.
Under New Jersey law, a short-term marriage is one that lasts five years or less, and a long-term marriage is one that lasts 17 years or more.
Alimony is support money paid to one’s former spouse. When possible, the courts divide the marital property such that the financially disadvantaged spouse will not need alimony. When alimony is the only option, it usually does not last longer than the length of the marriage.
To calculate alimony, the court considers each spouse’s assets, expenses, and income. Sometimes it bases its decision on imputed income, which is the income that a non-working spouse would theoretically make if they returned to work.
Adivorce lien is a written promise by the ex-spouse who stays in the maritalhome to pay the spouse who vacated an amount of money equal to the vacatingspouse’s share of equity in the home.
There is no formula for deciding which spouse gets to keep the house, or if neither of them keeps it. If one spouse keeps the house, the other gets money or other assets equal to their share of equity in the house.
Divorce mediation is cheaper and less stressful than going to trial. Even if you accomplish your divorce through mediation, you should hire a lawyer.
If your spouse wants to move out of New Jersey with your minor children, the court must order a new parenting plan that accounts for the long-distance transportation. If you want to stop your spouse from moving out of state, you can present your case before the court.
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