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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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AI-Generated Evidence in Family Court: What If a Photo, Recording, or Message Is Fake?

AI-Generated Evidence in Family Court: What If a Photo, Recording, or Message Is Fake?

A screenshot can look real and still be fake. The same is now true for photographs, audio recordings, videos, and even long text conversations. During a difficult divorce or custody dispute, that creates a serious problem. Your spouse could present something that appears to show you making a...

September 15, 2026 Read More

What Happens When One Spouse Owns the Family Business?

What Happens When One Spouse Owns the Family Business?

A family business can make divorce much harder to sort out. The company may support the household, employ one or both spouses, or represent years of work and investment. Even if only one spouse officially owns the business, its value and income can still become part of the divorce. New...

September 10, 2026 Read More

What Happens to a Business You Started Before Marriage?

What Happens to a Business You Started Before Marriage?

If you owned a business before you got married, you may assume it stays yours entirely if you divorce. Sometimes that is true. Sometimes the answer is more complicated. New Jersey generally treats property you owned before marriage differently from property acquired during the marriage. A...

September 3, 2026 Read More

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