Bari Zell-Weinberger, a family lawyer in Parsippany, answers: Whenever an initial New Jersey Complaint for Divorce is filed, the complaint will include the reason for the divorce, known as the “grounds.” In New Jersey, recognized grounds for divorce include: Irreconcilable Differences: New Jersey’s “no-fault divorce” ground designates that a marriage has been irretrievably broken for […]
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I’ve Heard We Live In A No-Fault State, What Does This Mean?
Bari Zell-Weinberger, a family lawyer in Parsippany, answers: In a “no-fault” divorce, the spouse who files for divorce is not obligated to show evidence of wrongful behavior (adultery, cruelty, etc.) on the part of the other spouse. To obtain a no-fault divorce, in most states, it is enough to declare that the couple cannot get […]
My Spouse Had An Affair, So Is He At Fault For Our Divorce?
Bari Zell-Weinberger, a family lawyer in Parsippany, answers: The New Jersey Complaint for Divorce includes the grounds of adultery, meaning that if the complainant for divorce decides it is appropriate, adultery can be formally cited as the reason for the divorce. Filing on the grounds of adultery does carry with it additional legal burdens in […]
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What Are The Grounds For Divorce In Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. As a practical matter, however, almost all dissolution of marriage proceedings are brought under the no-fault ground of incompatibility, since the concept of fault as a grounds for divorce has no applicability on the other issues of the divorce. A recent amendment to the Oklahoma grounds […]
What If My Spouse Is Avoiding Being Served Divorce Papers?
What if my spouse is avoiding being served divorce papers? If I can’t find him, can I still get a divorce?
What happens if you can’t reach a settlement in a collaborative divorce?
If you are using collaborative practice to resolve your divorce and are unable to reach a settlement or compromise, these are your main options.
If I Feel Intimidated By My Spouse, Will Divorce Mediation Work?
Maybe. A good mediator who is familiar with family law disputes should be prepared for all such scenarios and handle the divorce mediation accordingly. If there is a final restraining order, mediation may not be appropriate; the choice is up to the parties, their attorneys, and the mediator, and should be addressed on a case-by-case […]
How do we create a prenuptial agreement and how does it affect divorce?
Want to know how to create a prenuptial agreement? Learn the importance of making one properly so you can secure your assets and property.
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