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New Jersey Tax Questions FAQs
Submitted By: Catherine A. Ross On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce taxation, New Jersey
If I file a joint tax return with my spouse and we owe money to IRS, who is responsible? IRS will collect the tax liability from either one or your, or both, depending on who it can collect if from more easily.
What if my property settlement agreement assigns total liability for the federal tax to my spouse? IRS is not bound by that agreement.
New Jersey Residency Requirements FAQs
Submitted By: Catherine A. Ross On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce Basics, New Jersey
My spouse lives outside New Jersey and I just moved to New Jersey. Can I file for divorce in New Jersey right away? Only if your divorce complaint alleges adultery committed by your spouse as the basis for the divorce.
What about other grounds for divorce?
New Jersey Marital Name Change FAQs
Submitted By: Catherine A. Ross On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce Basics, New Jersey
I want to change my name when I get divorced, can I? Yes, you may return to your birth last name upon divorce.
What steps do I take to accomplish the change of name? The divorce complaint (or counterclaim) that you file should ask the court for permission to resume the use of your maiden name and indicate what that name is.