A Somerset County resident is arguing that he cannot get divorced from his wife due to a technicality. According to court records, the couple got married nine days before a marriage license was issued to them in December 1993. The man is citing prior court rulings that declared ceremonial marriages to be void. State law says that a marriage license needs to be obtained before a wedding ceremony takes place. The claim was filed in May 2014, but was only made public recently.
Alimony and spousal support in New Jersey
New Jersey utilizes a system of diverse criteria when determining the necessity for spousal support in divorce cases. The court considers each request for alimony or spousal maintenance on a case-by-case basis, awarding support based on a number of important factors.
Prenuptial agreement questioned in high-asset divorce
New Jersey residents interested in high-asset divorce may know that the wife of a billionaire hedge fund founder asked an Illinois court on Sept. 2 to void the prenuptial agreement that she approved in 2003. In her filing, she said that she signed it under duress. Reports say that her husband filed divorce papers in July, surprising his wife as she was leaving on vacation. In her filing, the woman said that while she was away, he removed art and furniture from their home.
Division of assets in a divorce
New Jersey couples who are considering a divorce may find it helpful to learn about division of assets. Depending on state laws and how funds were used, certain assets like inheritance or gifts may or may not be divided.
Money issues to consider when divorcing in New Jersey
A divorcing couple has many issues that it needs to resolve prior to the divorce becoming finalized. Additionally, each individual needs to take a look at their financial situation to ensure financial stability after it is finalized. For example, it may be necessary to evaluate an individual's cash flow immediately following a divorce.
Number of children living with their grandparents doubles
When children can no longer live with their biological parents, state and local agencies in New Jersey try to place them with close relatives first. According to 2010 census data, an increasing number of those displaced children are now living with their grandparents. In the 2000 census, 2.4 million children were reportedly living with their grandparents. Ten years later, that number more than doubled to 4.9 million.
Billionaire files for divorce after 11-year marriage
New Jersey residents might be interested in a recent divorce case involving the founder of a prominent hedge-fund firm based in Chicago. On July 23, the 45-year-old billionaire filed for divorce from his 43-year-old wife after 11 years of marriage, citing 'irreconcilable differences," according to court documents.
Strength of Relationship or Strength of Tuition
No longer can a child continuously put his or her hand out expecting money without attempting to have a relationship with their hold out parent. Parent-child relationships are a two way street, therefore children are also held responsible for reaching out for more than just money.
Triumphing Through Your Divorce
Catastrophe is often the first thought to come to mind when thinking of divorce. However, divorce does not have to be the daunting endeavor depicted in televisions and movies.
The Guide to Divorce
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