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Can Court Order Divorced Parent to Pay Child’s College Tuition?
Feb 11, 2015 | Written by: | Share
Clients often inquire as to whether their spouse (or former spouse) can be court-ordered to pay for their child’s college education. While the answer is typically “yes”, it is not...
Divorce Litigation vs. Collaborative Divorce
Jan 28, 2015 | Written by: | Share
Do you know the difference between litigation and collaborative divorce?
What If I Can No Longer Afford to Pay My Support Obligations? (Part II)
Nov 17, 2014 | Written by: | Share
Modifications of Spousal and Child Support Under the New Statute. Although the current unemployment rate in New Jersey is almost two percent less than when Part I of this article was written in 2013,...
Alternate Dispute Resolution for Divorced Parents
Sep 29, 2014 | Written by: | Share
On Sept. 6, an article was published in the New York Times titled, “How Divorced Parents Lost Their Rights”. The article describes, in part, the frustration about the willingness of...
New Jersey Family Collaborative Law Act
Sep 17, 2014 | Written by: | Share
We are pleased to advise that Governor Christie signed the New Jersey Family Collaborative Law Act into law on September 10, 2014. This act provides further support for collaborative law as an...
NJ Alimony Statute Modified
Sep 15, 2014 | Written by: | Share
On September 11, 2014, Governor Christie signed a bill that modifies the alimony statute in New Jersey. It is important to recognize the effect this new statute may have on your case.
Divorce is Topic of Men's Discussion Group - Sept. 16
Sep 15, 2014 | Written by: | Share
The next meeting of a men's discussion group focusing on divorce will be held on Sept. 16, 2014 from 6:30 pm until 8 pm at the United Way, located at 4 Walter E. Foran Blvd, Suite 401 in Flemington.
Fredericks Named Top 10 Family Law Attorney
Jul 24, 2014 | Written by: | Share
Diana Fredericks has been selected as one of the 2014 “Top 10 Under 40” Family Law Attorneys in New Jersey by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA).
Men's Discussion Group - July 15, 2014 from 6:30
Jul 7, 2014 | Written by: | Share
The next meeting of a men’s discussion group focusing on divorce will be held on July 15, 2014 from 6:30 pm until 8 pm at the United Way, located at 4 Walter E. Foran Blvd, Suite 401 in Flemington....
Alimony Reform ... and other changes
Jul 2, 2014 | Written by: | Share
Many of the articles and hearsay about this bill are not entirely accurate. This bill does not have guidelines as to the amount of alimony, however, it does have a durational...