New Jersey Family Law & Divorce Blog
What Children of Divorce Wish Their Parents Knew
Some married couples believe that staying together for the children is the best thing for them. In fact, when it...
Understanding the Basics of Custody Neutral Assessments
Sometimes parents are unable to resolve their custody and parenting time disputes without assistance. This may be due to substance...
MyFriend Told Me That When She Got Divorced…
When a divorce attorney hears these words from a client, it is sure to raise a concern. If you have...
Five Things You Can Do Right Now To Speed Up Your Divorce
Often I am asked how a litigant can speed up their divorce. Tensions and emotions mount as a case drags...
Words From Counsel Focus On Family Law Part Four
Time and again I see litigants, often women, who feel manipulated and controlled by their spouse, whether financially emotionally, or...
The Moment of Truth: Letting Your Spouse Know It’s Over
I once read that everyone knows the precise moment that their marriage is over. However, while some litigants may have...
What Every Divorce Needs: A Four-Way Conference
When done correctly, streamlining your divorce is possible; the way to do it is with a four-way conference. A four-way...
Custody – Back to the Basics Part II
Last month, I gave you the custody basics in about 500 words, but every time this topic comes up, it...
New Jersey Custody – Back to the Basics
Custody disputes are hands-down the most emotionally charged and contentious of issues surrounding the breakup of a marriage. Custody is...
Parenting Coordination
You are divorced, and the last thing you want to hear is that money and time need to be allocated...
The Highs and Lows of Divorce
Dear Reader,There are two times in a divorce case when emotions and tensions run extremely high. You might guess when...
Words From Counsel Focus On Family Law Part Three
The price tag for a college education today seems way out of proportion to the availability of jobs waiting for...
Words From Counsel Focus On Family Law Part Two
Dear Reader, Seeking a reduction in support is a difficult subject in and of itself, so let me preface this...
Divorce is Personal and I treat it that way
"I'm not just any attorney... I'm Your Attorney."Let's face it... there are a lot of divorce attorneys out there to...
Navigating Co-parenting Wars
Is your ex-spouse still angry and resentful even after the divorce is over? Are you still engaging in co-parenting wars...
Words From Counsel Focus On Family Law Part One
Dear Reader, Welcome to a new feature that each month will focus on awareness of a critical aspect of family...
Fighting Over Fido: Custody Disputes Over Pets
We all love our pets and think of them as family members. In fact, how many of us refer to...
A Divorce Attorney’s Guide To Conquering Conflict
New Year's brings resolutions aplenty, but how many are truly about self-reflection? Perhaps your New Year's resolution is to get...
What To Do When Your Spouse Walks Out
You never thought it would happen, but it has. Your marriage is crumbling and possibly over. To make matters worse,...
My child refuses to speak to me but wants money for college. Do I have to pay?
New Jersey falls into the minority of states where the court has substantial discretion to obligate divorced parents to contribute...
Monmouth County Divorce Attorney for Uncontested or Contested Divorce
Are you contemplating a divorce in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and seeking a peaceful resolution with a divorce attorney? If you...
Are You Struggling To Undo The “i Do”?
The struggle is always the same for people going through a divorce. Regardless of who initiates the divorce, emotions rule...
Off The Beaten Path
As a divorce attorney, an important part of what I do is meet with people and listen to the story...
The Marital Home in a Divorce
Dear Reader, Often a key issue in a divorce is what should happen with the marital home. Until the parties...
When Divorce Finds You
You never thought it would happen to you because divorce is what happens to other people, right? You are not...
Child Custody in New Jersey: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities
Child custody matters can be one of the most emotionally charged aspects of a divorce. As a parent in New...
Navigating the Maze of Divorce: Expert Advice from a New Jersey Family Law Firm
Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged process. As a leading New Jersey family law firm, we understand the complexities...
How Do I Tell My Spouse I Want A Divorce?
Telling your spouse that you want a divorce is an incredibly challenging and sensitive conversation. It’s important to approach the...
What Will Happen To My Pet In The Divorce?
In New Jersey, as in many other states, pets, including dogs, are considered property in the context of divorce proceedings....
Complex Intersection: Substance Abuse And Its Impact On Divorce
Divorce is an emotionally challenging process, and when substance abuse becomes a factor, the complexities and difficulties can escalate. Substance...
Motion Practice In Today’s Court – What You Really Need To Know
You might be asking yourself what exactly is motion practice in a New Jersey divorce or family law matter? Motion...
Can You Still Get Divorced With An Uncooperative Spouse?
You may be wondering what happens if you want a divorce, but your spouse refuses to accept that the marriage...
