Most of us enjoy the different seasons.  For me, Winter is a season to nest and slow down (except for at work); Spring, a season to clean...

Divorce is not just a financial transaction.  There are many emotions that accompany this major transition in life: fear, anger, sadness,...

50/50 parenting time is not a given; in most families, there is one parent who is the Parent of Primary- the one who manages the...

Divorce is so many things, but it is in large part a financial transaction.  It is essential that you accept this fact early in the...

Coaches in every sport will talk about the 24-hour rule: before they will talk to you as the parent or your child as the teammate about a...

There are two recent changes to the laws in New Jersey important to victims of abuse: 1. VASPA – Previously known as the Sexual Assault...

Data shows that over the past 30 years, the divorce rate has doubled for Americans over 55. For couples over 65, the rate has tripled....

Creating a Settlement Structure That Works for You   When we begin to talk settlement, identifying priorities is key.  In a divorce, each...

My clients will often hear me say that a divorce is primarily a financial transaction. It is of course not ONLY a financial transaction,...

Divorce or the dissolution of a relationship can be overwhelming. Not only is it filled with emotions (anger, sadness, and everything in...

When you file for divorce, your case is assigned to a docket with a specific case number. Each divorce will start with an “FM” and all...

The most challenging cases attorneys handle involve disputes over custody. No attorney I know wants to make this part of a divorce any...

With the appointment of some new Judges, including the assignment of the Honorable William G. Mennen, J.S.C. in Hunterdon County to the...

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...

I have recently been asked by clients and colleagues, with the legalization of recreational cannabis, is there a need for New Jersey's...

In New Jersey, the vast majority of parents will share Joint Legal Custody of their children after a divorce. Legal custody involves the...

In New Jersey, Child Support Guidelines are based on the income of the respective parents, the number of overnights with each parent,...

Mediation has become an essential part of our judicial system. I have utilized mediation with great success as an advocate for my clients...

A t 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,...

Effective January 1st, 2022, New Jersey continues to shift the focus to rehabilitation in our Criminal Justice System particularly when...