Blog Category: Family Law
Military Pensions: How the “Frozen Benefit Rule” Applies in Divorce Cases
Nov 10, 2017 | Written by: | Share
On December 23, 2016, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA 2017) was signed into law. This new rule, sometimes referred to as the “Frozen Benefit Rule,” affects the law on military...
How Childhood Lessons Are Relevant in a Divorce Case
Oct 11, 2017 | Written by: | Share
Anyone who has a child (or once was a child) knows the values and virtues that parents try to instill in their children. These common values and virtues are typically reinforced by schools,...
Ten Things You Should Never Post on Social Media When Going Through a Divorce
Sep 26, 2017 | Written by: | Share
The way you conduct yourself on social media websites can often hurt your divorce case. As a general rule, staying off of social media before, during or after your divorce is a best practice, but if...
Out-of-State Relocation Standard in Divorce Cases Changed to “Best Interest” Analysis
Aug 17, 2017 | Written by: | Share
In New Jersey, the statute N.J.S.A. 9:2-2 allows a parent to relocate out of state with the parties’ children if the other parent agrees or if the court issues an order allowing the move. In cases...
Name Change of a Minor in the Twenty-First Century
Aug 11, 2017 | Written by: | Share
In June 2017, the trial court published an opinion addressing a matter of first impression in the State of New Jersey[i]. Plainitff, the mother of the 16-year-old child, petitioned the Court to...
What Happens If Your Divorce Case Goes to Trial?
Jun 23, 2017 | Written by: | Share
The goal of every person getting divorced should be to settle the case as quickly, painlessly and inexpensively as possible. There are many ways to settle a divorce case, including through the...
Should I File a Motion in the Midst of a Divorce Settlement?
Jun 15, 2017 | Written by: | Share
One of the most frequently asked questions in a divorce, custody, or support proceeding is “when and how do I get before the judge to have him/her decide my case/issue?” Unfortunately, it is a...
The Right of First Refusal for Parenting Time…a Blessing or a Curse?
Apr 24, 2017 | Written by: | Share
Many parents want to include a right of first refusal provision in their custody and parenting time or marital settlement agreements. Such a clause requires a parent to contact the other parent if...
Why Is Divorce So Painful?
Mar 24, 2017 | Written by: | Share
In our society, there is a great emphasis on relationships. This includes relationships with friends, with family, and romantic relationships with significant others. Most of us like to spend time...
Premarital Agreements For People Over 50
Mar 13, 2017 | Written by: | Share
The rate of divorce for first marriages is approximately 40-50%[i]; that number jumps to an estimated 73% for second marriages[ii]. Now consider that the majority of New Jerseyans divorcing are over...