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Can I Lose My Business in a Divorce in New Jersey?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

If you are a business owner anticipating a divorce in New Jersey, you may be concerned about whether you will lose your business in a divorce. Many people are...

How Does a Buy Sell Agreement Work in a Divorce in New Jersey?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

If you are in the middle of a divorce and you are worried about how the divorce settlement business ownership process will work, a buy sell agreement can be...

LLC and Divorce

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Any property you or your spouse acquired during your marriage is generally considered marital property. Marital property in New Jersey is divided based on...

Closing a Business During a Divorce

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

In New Jersey, the businesses of the spouses are equitably divided when they divorce - if the businesses are marital property. Any business that was started...

High Net Worth Divorce

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

High net worth divorce cases generally involve cases where the value of the marital property is $1 million or more. High asset divorce cases affect every...

How Are Family Business Assets Divided in a Divorce?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

According to the Family Owned Business Institute at Grand Valley State University, there are more than 5 million family businesses in the United States. These...

Is Deferred Compensation a Marital Asset?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Many employers provide a variety of benefits that employees can earn – in time. These executive compensation benefits and employee benefits aren’t payable...

Starting a Business During Divorce

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

You may be wondering what starting a new business during divorce is like. If you, and possibly your business partners, are considering starting a business or...

3 Things to Know About Divorce and Executive Compensation in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Individuals who are considering divorce are often concerned about two particular aspects of the end of their marriage: the emotional burden and the financial...

3 Things to Do When You’re Getting a Divorce with a Business Involved

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

For anyone who is not familiar with the divorce process, it may come as a surprise to learn that their own – or their spouse's – individual interest in a...

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How to Financially Prepare for a Divorce

Divorce is a complicated process that can stretch over many months or even over the course of a year or more.  Your financial obligations during this time, however, will not be put on pause.  So it’s extremely important to know how to prepare for a divorce financially. Bills will need to be...

December 9, 2025 Read More

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Rehabilitative Alimony in New Jersey: Here’s What to Know

The goal in any divorce should be to strive for equity.  Most often, this includes some form of spousal support, or alimony, paid by one spouse to the other.  In New Jersey, there are four types of alimony, including rehabilitative alimony.  To understand its purpose, consider the following...

November 3, 2025 Read More

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What is a Gray Divorce and How to Handle One

Even with the best-laid plans, life sometimes requires a change of course. No matter where you are in life or how many years you have been committed to a marriage, you may find yourself contemplating a “gray divorce.” What is a gray divorce? It’s a divorce after the age of 60. Gray...

October 9, 2025 Read More

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