On Behalf of Patti Family Law | Jan 11, 2023 | Asset Division
Some divorces are relatively simple – and some aren't. If you are a small family business owner, you may have some legitimate concerns about exactly how difficult your breakup is going to be for the business. That makes it particularly important to consider your first...
On Behalf of Patti Family Law | Oct 27, 2022 | Asset Division
The business you started and built took a great amount of time, attention and money. As it turned out, this success came at the expense of your marriage. Your spouse wants a divorce. As you head in the direction toward ending your marriage, you wonder what will happen...
On Behalf of Patti Family Law | Jul 8, 2022 | Asset Division
Your inheritance was given to you by your parents. This happened long before you got married. Your parents never even met your future spouse. But now that spouse is asking you for a divorce. You're worried that you're going to have to give some of that inheritance to...
On Behalf of Patti Family Law | Apr 6, 2022 | Asset Division
You may have started saving for divorce long before you got married. Perhaps your employer offers pension benefits, or you may have started a tax-deferred retirement savings account to slowly fund with a portion of your paycheck. The account is solely in your name and...
Does moving out mean you lose the claim to the home in a divorce?
In the early days of your divorce, you will have to make some important decisions. For example, will you continue staying in the marital home, or will you move out to someplace else temporarily until the courts resolve your divorce? By the time you have decided to...
Divorce in New Jersey: What about my business?
by Patti Family Law | May 28, 2021 | Asset Division
Divorce is never easy, but business owners have an extra layer to consider when going through negotiations. Do they share business ownerships with their soon to be ex, or do they cut them out? If they want to cut them out, how can they do so? Are there ways to help...
What are non-marital assets?
On Behalf of Patti Family Law | Mar 19, 2021 | Asset Division
Property division can be a challenging aspect of nearly any divorce. A couple who has worked together for years or decades to build a financial future will likely maintain physical assets, digital assets and financial holdings that require thorough examination and...
How is one party's 401(k) divided in a New Jersey divorce?
On Behalf of Patti Family Law | Dec 4, 2020 | Asset Division
Married people who are fortunate enough to be able to save for retirement want to live comfortably after they stop working. Likewise, someone considering divorce does not want to worry about losing out on retirement money to stop them from ending a marriage that is no...