Have you begun to consider divorce? If you’re searching for a divorce lawyer in or around Moorestown, New Jersey, Rigden Lieberman, LLC is here to help. Alexandra Rigden understand how divorce can impact a family and are here to help you through the process. She strives to provide compassionate service and help her clients get the best outcome for their families.
What Are Grounds for Divorce in New Jersey?
To divorce someone in New Jersey, at least one party must be a resident of New Jersey. There are several grounds for divorce including:
- Irreconcilable Differences
- Extreme Cruelty
- Adultery
- Other Grounds
No-fault, or irreconcilable differences, is the most commonly used ground for divorce. There is no accusation of wrongdoing with this method of divorce. You do not have to be separated to file for divorce on this ground.
For grounds of Extreme Cruelty, a party must allege physical or mental cruelty that endangers a person’s health or safety, and that makes it improper or unreasonable for the parties to continue to cohabit.
For grounds of Adultery, a party must allege adultery by the other, including the identity of the third party and any specifics about where and when the adultery took place, if known.
Other grounds may cover several reasons for divorce, including incarceration, and more.
Why Hire an Attorney for a Divorce?
A lawyer can help make the divorce process far easier than doing so without an attorney. Divorces can be difficult, and having a lawyer can help you achieve an outcome that is best for you and your family. The right lawyer can provide legal advice and create a plan for either settlement or trial.
Divorce attorneys will provide advice regarding equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, spousal support/alimony and child support, and try to resolve issues of custody without the need for trial. However, Ms. Rigden lawyer will stand up for your needs and desires if a trial is necessary.
Alexandra Rigden & Ron Lieberman have over a decade of family law experience. Rigden Lieberman, LLC can help in additional matters after your divorce, including retirement division and other post-divorce issues.
How to Prepare for a Divorce
If you are considering a divorce, there are a few things you can do to help you prepare, such as:
- Gathering your financial records.
- Taking inventory of your assets and liabilities.
- Considering your priorities in the divorce.
Finances come into play in every divorce. Having records that reflect your personal and family financial status can help make later divorce process easier. Gather your income tax records from the past few years and any recent bills or statements related to recurring expenses such as loans and mortgages.
Take note of your assets and liabilities. Generally, it does not matter how assets and liabilities are titled in New Jersey. If an asset or liability was acquired/incurred during the marriage, it is subject to equitable distribution. Gifts between spouses are also subject to equitable distribution. Assets include real property, cars, furniture, retirement accounts, bank accounts, personal property, and even pets, which are treated as personal property. Liabilities include credit cards, mortgages, car loans, personal loans, tax debt, etc.
Once you’ve gathered all your financial information, consider what is most important to you or your spouse. What would you love to keep in the divorce, and what are you willing to let go or compromise on? This can help ease potential conflicts over finances throughout the divorce process.
Request a Divorce Consultation Today
Rigden Lieberman, LLC understands that divorce is an important decision and is life changing, in big and small ways. If you’re beginning the divorce process and are looking for a lawyer, South Jersey residents should request a divorce consultation.
We will help you understand what divorce entails for your finances, children, and life, so you can make the right decision for you.