Most divorce cases can be wrapped up in a few months, up to about a year. This is for uncontested divorces in which both parties agree on most or all of the terms of the divorce. For contested divorces, however, it can take longer, especially if the matter goes to trial or expert testimony isContinue reading “How long does the average divorce take?”

You should not use the same divorce attorney because the attorney may have a conflict of interest in representing both of you. Even if you and your spouse both agree to everything in your divorce and it is an uncontested matter, you are still technically opposing parties in your proceedings. It is better to haveContinue reading “Do I need to have my own lawyer, or can my spouse and I both use the same divorce attorney?”

No. New Jersey state law allows no-fault divorces. This means that either spouse can seek a divorce without having to cite reasons for wanting a divorce. If you are facing a divorce, the situation can be tough, but our family law attorneys in Fort Lee, NJ can help you navigate the important steps you must takeContinue reading “Can I prevent my spouse from going through with our divorce?”

No. New Jersey is a no-fault divorce state. You can get divorced if you want to without citing specific reasons for wanting the divorce. However, if there are grounds on which you can file for divorce, such as adultery, abuse, or separation, then you may wish to include those grounds in your filing since theyContinue reading “Do I need to provide a reason for wanting a divorce?”

Court intervention may be needed, but it depends on your unique situation. If a divorce matter becomes so contested that the parties involved cannot reach a fair middle ground or compromise themselves, then the case may head to court. The Choi Law Firm’s experienced family law attorneys in Bergenfield, NJ can help you with courtroomContinue reading “Do I have to go to court to resolve my divorce?”

It all depends on the nature of your divorce and your case specifics. Your spouse may have sound grounds for staying in the lives of his or her children, but you may feel you have grounds for 100% custody as well. Custody battles, parenting time, visitation schedules, alimony payments, and many other factors come intoContinue reading “Can I be guaranteed custody of my children?”

It all depends on your financial situation and that of your ex. The court and/or your attorneys will look at your current financial standing, your earning ability, your standard of living, expected expenses, the size of your family, where you live, how long you were married, and several other factors before finalizing an alimony figureContinue reading “How much can I get in alimony?”

An attorney cannot say with certainty how long any divorce matter might take. The length of time it takes to get a divorce often depends on things like whether or not the divorce is contested, whether or not the spouses have reached a settlement agreement, and how hard it is for them to agree onContinue reading “How long does a divorce take?”

In New Jersey and New York, some of the fault-based grounds for divorce include adultery, extreme physical or mental cruelty, habitual drunkenness/drug use, desertion, and imprisonment/institutionalization.

No. In New York and New Jersey, couples can get a divorce for “no reason” or because their marriage has broken down irreparably or because they can’t get along. Before filing for a no-fault divorce, the couple must have been separated for at least six months or their marriage must have broken down in aContinue reading “Do I need a reason to get a divorce?”