Blog Category: Family Law
Common Myths Regarding Divorce Cases
Jul 13, 2016 | Written by: | Share
Myth #1: My Lawyer Cannot Properly Represent Me If He/She is Friendly with the Other Lawyer Many of the attorneys who focus their practice on family law in New Jersey are likely to know each...
“What I Wish I Knew Before I Began the Divorce Process …”
Jun 20, 2016 | Written by: | Share
Throughout life, we often reflect on past events with much greater clarity than when we are “in the moment.” Divorce is no exception. People who have been through a divorce will often say “I...
Alimony and Cohabitation: The Evolutionary Process Continues
May 23, 2016 | Written by: | Share
Several years ago, my partner, Diana Fredericks, Esq., and I co-authored an article for the New Jersey Family Lawyer in which we discussed the impact on an alimony obligation when the recipient former...
The Future of Child Support in New Jersey
May 19, 2016 | Written by: | Share
Effective February 1, 2017, the child support laws in New Jersey will change. The current law establishes 19 as the age when a child support and/or medical support obligation will end. However, the...
Ten Things I Have Learned About Divorce From Being a Family Lawyer
May 6, 2016 | Written by: | Share
Over the course of my 22 years as an attorney and 17 years focusing on family law, I have acquired a great deal of knowledge and insight pertaining to the divorce process. Below are ten of the most...
Top Five Things to Consider When Contemplating Divorce
Apr 20, 2016 | Written by: | Share
If you are thinking about getting a divorce, following are five things you should consider:
What Expenses Are Covered by Child Support Payments? Is the Expense of Auto Insurance For a Newly Licensed Driver Included?
Mar 30, 2016 | Written by: | Share
The New Jersey Child Support Guidelines, Appendix IX-A to the Rules of Court, provide us with parameters for what is (or is not) included within child support. While parents can negotiate the specific...
Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act to Become Effective in May 2016
Mar 15, 2016 | Written by: | Share
A new law to expand protection for NJ victims of domestic violence, the Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act of 2015, was signed by Governor Christie in November 2015 and will become effective in...
Divorce & Taxes – Top 10 Considerations
Feb 10, 2016 | Written by: | Share
Taxes and the implications thereof are a significant consideration when preparing for your divorce. You need to be aware of the following concepts and ideas, not only when negotiating your divorce...
If I Remarry, Can My Child Call My New Spouse “Mom” or “Dad”?
Dec 22, 2015 | Written by: | Share
According to a new, unpublished trial Court opinion issued by Judge Jones, the answer is yes. If the child is of sufficient age and maturity to distinguish between the biological and step-parent, the...