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Everything I Need to Know About Divorce I Learned in Kindergarten
Jan 16, 2025 | Written by: | Share
Do you ever think back to your early school years and the lessons that were taught? If so, then you may agree that some of the most important life lessons are taught when children are young. ...
The Hardest Part of the Divorce Process…from the Perspective of a Divorce Attorney
Jan 10, 2025 | Written by: | Share
I often hear from clients that scheduling the initial consultation and actually going through with it is the hardest part of the divorce process. In fact, it is common for a prospective client to...
Should You Consider Alternative Dispute Resolution for Your Divorce?
Dec 9, 2024 | Written by: | Share
You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I’m telling you why … No, not because Santa is coming to town, but rather because the judge in your case probably will not care.
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In October 2024, an unpublished opinion was issued by the New Jersey Appellate Division exploring the issues of incapacity, guardianship, and the rights of the developmentally disabled.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...
NJ Appellate Division Highlights Employer Risks for Unreimbursed Business Expenses
Oct 30, 2024 | Written by: | Share
In a recent decision, the New Jersey Appellate Division ruled that an employer may have violated the New Jersey Wage Payment Law (NJWPL) by requiring an employee to use his personal vehicle for...
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...
Recent Court Decision Puts FTC’s Non-Compete Rule on Hold
Sep 5, 2024 | Written by: | Share
A recent federal court ruling has temporarily halted the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) proposed Non-Compete Rule, which was slated to take effect on September 4, 2024. The rule sought to...