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Websites & Apps That May be Useful in Your Divorce, Post-Divorce, & Co-Parenting – Part II

Jul 16, 2024 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. |

In 2018, I posted a blog containing a list of websites and apps that may be helpful during a divorce. In the six years that have elapsed since that was written, technology has expanded and much has...

What if My Spouse Refuses to Leave?

Jun 12, 2024 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. |

In a recent appeal, the NJ Appellate Division addressed when a court order, in this case a Final Judgment of Divorce, requires a litigant to vacate and sell a home, and the enforceability of same. ...

Thirteen New Updates in Family Law

May 10, 2024 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. |

Every few months, I blog about recent updates in the many areas of family law, including divorce, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, alimony, child support, retirement assets, counsel fees,...

Emotional Support Animals in Housing: Insights from the NJ Supreme Court

Apr 19, 2024 | Written by: Sharon M. Flynn, Esq. |

The New Jersey Supreme Court's recent decision in the case of Players Place II Condominium Association v. K.P provides a clear framework for evaluating requests for emotional support animals under the...

Cohabitation in 2024

Apr 4, 2024 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. |

Cohabitation can have a wide range of meanings, and therefore, the language used in your Marital Settlement Agreements (MSA) to describe or define cohabitation can be incredibly important.  If your...

U.S. Supreme Court Case Could Affect Interpretation of Employment Discrimination Laws

Mar 14, 2024 | Written by: Sharon M. Flynn, Esq. |

When it comes to addressing discrimination in the workplace, understanding the intricacies of employment law is essential. In New Jersey, as in many parts of the United States, the burden of proof has...

Four Recent Updates in Family Law

Mar 6, 2024 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. |

The attorneys in our office receive daily updates on recent court decisions.  These updates serve as an important tool that attorneys should review and understand.  The law can change, and...

Landmark Ruling Upholds Employees’ Rights Against Retaliation

Feb 22, 2024 | Written by: Sharon M. Flynn, Esq. |

In a recent ruling, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey acknowledged that when an employer sues an employee in response to the employee raising discrimination claims, it...

What Happens If My Spouse Dies While Our Divorce Is Pending?

Feb 7, 2024 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. |

When a spouse dies during a divorce (before the divorce judgment is entered), the divorce proceeding ends and with that also ends the statutory right to equitable distribution.  The matter is then...

New Jersey Legislature Considers Bill Mandating Wage Transparency

Jan 31, 2024 | Written by: Sharon M. Flynn, Esq. |

Within the workplace landscape, discrimination can manifest in various subtle ways, often concealed within a company's financial records. Pay disparities rooted in factors such as gender or race...