Blog Category: Family Law
Binding Mediation: Is It Possible?
Mar 17, 2021 | Written by: | Share
In certain circumstances, binding mediation may be an option. Depending on the attorneys, clients, and mediator, it may be possible, but, of course, each case is extremely fact-specific and each...
“Alienation of Affection” Lawsuits Exist in Other States…Should New Jersey Follow?
Feb 16, 2021 | Written by: | Share
While you can file a complaint for divorce based upon adultery in New Jersey, doing so does not typically provide any additional financial relief[1]. This blog intends to contemplate whether that is...
A Child’s Perspective on Divorce
Feb 11, 2021 | Written by: | Share
If a couple has children and is getting divorced, their children should be their biggest concern. We have all heard this often, from attorneys, judges, psychologists, news reporters, etc.; the...
Domestic Violence in Divorce & Family Law Disputes
Jan 22, 2021 | Written by: | Share
Domestic violence is real and can have irreparable consequences. It is imperative that you and your attorney discuss safety, if it is an issue in your case, and create a preparedness plan. You...
Christmas, COVID, & Parenting Time…
Dec 4, 2020 | Written by: | Share
Many holiday seasons, I have received panicked phone calls from clients worried that their (former) spouse is threatening to withhold parenting time on the holidays. Sometimes it is a matter of...
Reversal of Domestic Violence Restraining Order Denial
Dec 3, 2020 | Written by: | Share
If a NJ trial court denies a request for a Final Restraining Order (FRO) in a domestic violence matter, is it worth pursuing a reversal with the Appellate Division? The Appellate Division grants...
“Mediate First” Provisions: Pros and Cons
Oct 16, 2020 | Written by: | Share
Many marital settlement agreements contain clauses often referred to as “mediate first” provisions. These clauses, often embedded in boiler plate language, are sometimes overlooked or not...
Is a Term Sheet a Valid, Binding Agreement in a Family Law Matter? Beware!
Aug 5, 2020 | Written by: | Share
Many times, whether in mediation or inside the conference rooms of a courthouse, we are negotiating the terms of a settlement. This can be for a divorce, child support, custody, parenting time, or...
How a Disability Determination May Affect Alimony or Child Support
Jun 22, 2020 | Written by: | Share
In the recent case of Gormley[1], the NJ Superior Court Appellate Division clarified the case of Gilligan2, which was being misinterpreted to state that a party who receives social security disability...
Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
May 28, 2020 | Written by: | Share
As a certified matrimonial law attorney, I am usually very busy and focused on my clients, and I do not often have time to ponder life in general. The COVID-19 pandemic has afforded me some time to...