Best Interest Custody Evaluations in High-Conflict Divorces
The most challenging cases attorneys handle involve disputes over custody. No attorney I know wants to make this part of a divorce any...
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Allison Roberts
- Nov 21
- 1 min
The Judiciary is Back (Sort Of)...
With the appointment of some new Judges, including the assignment of the Honorable William G. Mennen, J.S.C. in Hunterdon County to the...
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Allison Roberts
- Oct 4
- 2 min
Do I Need a New Will After a Divorce?
Once a Marital Settlement Agreement is signed and the Judgement of Divorce is entered by the Judge, what do you need to do as far as your...
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Allison Roberts
- Aug 3
- 2 min
Medical vs. Recreational Marijuana Use
I have recently been asked by clients and colleagues, with the legalization of recreational cannabis, is there a need for New Jersey's...
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Allison Roberts
- Jul 26
- 2 min
Summertime and the Schedule Ain't Easy
In New Jersey, the vast majority of parents will share Joint Legal Custody of their children after a divorce. Legal custody involves the...
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Allison Roberts
- May 16
- 2 min
What is Child Support Intended to Cover?
In New Jersey, Child Support Guidelines are based on the income of the respective parents, the number of overnights with each parent,...
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Allison Roberts
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Thoughts on Being Added to the Court Roster of Mediators for Family Law Cases
I have recently been added to the Court Roster of Mediators for Family Law Cases. I have utilized mediation with great success as an...
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Allison Roberts
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Palimony, Partition, and Pre-Nups: Modern Family Law
At a recent middle school play, I enjoyed a joke between the King and Queen as they discussed the happiness of their son: if their son,...
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Allison Roberts
- Mar 8
- 2 min
In New Jersey, Drug Court is Now Called Recovery Court
Effective January 1st, 2022, New Jersey continues to shift the focus to rehabilitation in our Criminal Justice System particularly when...
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Allison Roberts
- Feb 9
- 2 min
IT’S CO-PARENTING, NOT VISITATION: BUT WHAT’S IN A NAME?
The conscious decision to replace “Visitation” with “Co-parenting” in our legal lexicon was a necessary and impactful change. In New...
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Allison Roberts
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Municipal Courts: I Miss You...
We have all been impacted by COVID 19. Every person. Every profession. In my legal practice, the most dramatic impact I have felt is...
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Allison Roberts
- Jan 26
- 1 min
Allison M. Roberts, Esq. Joins Board of Trustees of Prevention Resources, Inc.
AMR Law, LLC is pleased to announce that Allison M. Roberts, Esq. has joined the Board of Trustees of Prevention Resources effective...
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Allison Roberts
- Dec 27, 2021
- 2 min
Divorce: The 3 Ways to Utilize Mediation
So you have chosen mediation because you have made the wise choice to avoid the courts and you are committed to reaching a resolution in...
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Allison Roberts
- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
'Tis the Season to Put the Keys Away...
I’ve handled DUIs as an assistant prosecutor in Virginia and for the past 15 years as a defense attorney in New Jersey. I’ve appeared...
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Allison Roberts
- Dec 13, 2021
- 1 min
6 Important Reasons to Have a Will
As the new year approaches, many make that mental To-Do list or a resolution to get their affairs in order. “I need a will” is a common...
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Allison Roberts
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
New Jersey Supreme Court Appearance
I had the honor of appearing before the New Jersey Supreme Court on November 29th in Moynihan v. Lynch. This is a case addressing...
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Allison Roberts
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
What is Divorce Mediation?
For many people, mediation is a much-promoted and viable alternative to traditional divorce. It is becoming more popular as the courts...
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Allison Roberts
- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
Divorce Basics: Costs & Duration
Prospective clients often ask: How long will this take? How much will this cost? Can’t we just draft something and be done? Here is...
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Allison Roberts
- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
Here We Go: The Law Offices of Allison Mattia Roberts
This will certainly be the most self-centered and me-focused blog I will ever write. Did I lose you already? It is exciting to be in my...
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