Blog Category: Family Law
Divorce Lessons We Can Learn from Robin Williams
Nov 3, 2021 | Written by: | Share
Robin Williams was an acclaimed comedian and actor. His talent was often described as genius, and in addition to his stand-up comedy, his talent was on display in movies such as Good Morning Vietnam...
Premarital, Mid-Marriage and Property Settlement Agreements
Oct 6, 2021 | Written by: | Share
In 2018, we explored whether Reconciliation Agreements are enforceable. Three years later, the Appellate Division of New Jersey issued a published decision, Steele v. Steele, which addressed three...
Top Ten Ways to Spend Less on Your Divorce
Sep 28, 2021 | Written by: | Share
Divorce can be very expensive. It can also be somewhat inexpensive. While this may seem contrary to my own interests as a divorce attorney, I never want to see a client stuck in a divorce...
An Important Update on Cohabitation in New Jersey
Sep 2, 2021 | Written by: | Share
Cohabitation in New Jersey can be complex and very fact-sensitive. Our webpage on this subject contains helpful information, articles, and references. We have also blogged extensively on this...
Recent Updates in NJ Domestic Violence Law
Aug 5, 2021 | Written by: | Share
There have been two recent published opinions from the New Jersey Appellate Division that address family law cases involving domestic violence.
How To “Win” In Your Divorce
Jul 20, 2021 | Written by: | Share
Everyone wants to “win” in their divorce. However, you could argue that no one ever truly “wins” in a divorce case.
Involving Your Parents in Your Prenup May Mean They Are Involved in Your Divorce
Jul 6, 2021 | Written by: | Share
In New Jersey it is very rare that an interlocutory appeal[i] is heard, but in the recent unpublished opinion regarding Jessica, Dominic, and Donald Sciaretta[ii], that is exactly what occurred.
Due Process and Restraining Orders
Jun 14, 2021 | Written by: | Share
Parties to a domestic violence action are entitled to certain procedural due process rights. "Ordinary due process protections apply in the domestic violence context, notwithstanding the shortened...
Gray Divorce Becoming More Common
May 7, 2021 | Written by: | Share
Most media and statistical research reports appear to agree that divorces are declining, in general, except for “gray divorces,” which are actually increasing[1].
Five More Beliefs from the Ancient Stoics That We Can Apply to Divorce
May 4, 2021 | Written by: | Share
My last blog focused on five specific teachings from the Stoic philosophy that could be applied to divorce cases. Here are five more that are helpful when dealing with a divorce.