Blog Category: Family Law
The Lost Art of Listening
Nov 13, 2024 | Written by: | Share
As a family law attorney, I regularly witness the breakdown of communication between family members who do not listen to one another…sometimes intentionally but often unintentionally. Have people...
Incapacity, Guardianship, and the Rights of the Developmentally Disabled
Nov 1, 2024 | Written by: | Share
In October 2024, an unpublished opinion was issued by the New Jersey Appellate Division exploring the issues of incapacity, guardianship, and the rights of the developmentally disabled. Notably, the...
Where Will My Child Attend School After Our Divorce?
Oct 2, 2024 | Written by: | Share
It is important to understand that it is nearly impossible to address any one issue relative to a divorce in isolation. Instead, the analogy of a puzzle is often used to describe the process. The...
Family Law News – Post Judgment Updates
Sep 23, 2024 | Written by: | Share
In a recent matter that took place in Hunterdon County, NJ, the ex-wife appealed a trial court order granting her ex-husband’s motion to terminate alimony. The Appellate Division upheld the lower...
How to Deal with Pets in a Divorce Situation
Sep 20, 2024 | Written by: | Share
In New Jersey, for purposes of a divorce, pets are considered by the courts to be chattel or goods, owned as property rather than treated like children with custody issues. However, most pet owners...
The Intersection of Domestic Violence, Criminal, and Family Law Matters
Aug 14, 2024 | Written by: | Share
It is not uncommon in certain domestic violence situations for there to be criminal complaints/charges issued. For example, in a case where there is an assault, there may not only be a restraining...
Websites & Apps That May be Useful in Your Divorce, Post-Divorce, & Co-Parenting – Part II
Jul 16, 2024 | Written by: | Share
In 2018, I posted a blog containing a list of websites and apps that may be helpful during a divorce. In the six years that have elapsed since that was written, technology has expanded and much has...
What if My Spouse Refuses to Leave?
Jun 12, 2024 | Written by: | Share
In a recent appeal, the NJ Appellate Division addressed when a court order, in this case a Final Judgment of Divorce, requires a litigant to vacate and sell a home, and the enforceability of same. ...
Thirteen New Updates in Family Law
May 10, 2024 | Written by: | Share
Every few months, I blog about recent updates in the many areas of family law, including divorce, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, alimony, child support, retirement assets, counsel fees,...
Cohabitation in 2024
Apr 4, 2024 | Written by: | Share
Cohabitation can have a wide range of meanings, and therefore, the language used in your Marital Settlement Agreements (MSA) to describe or define cohabitation can be incredibly important. If your...