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Adult Guardianship Primer

Apr 7, 2026 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. | Share

Every adult should have a Power of Attorney (a document appointing a principal to take care of the finances of another) and an Advanced Medical Directive (a document appointing a representative to...

How Does Goodwill Factor into Business Valuations for a Divorce?

Mar 31, 2026 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. | Share

During a divorce, determining and distributing the value of a business may require a formal valuation and report, usually prepared by a forensic accountant. The accountant can represent both...

Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace Under NJLAD: What Employers Need to Know

Mar 19, 2026 | Written by: Benjamin V. Klein, Esq. | Share

Employee accommodation issues often present challenges. When an employee raises a medical concern, asks for a change, or mentions a limitation impacting his/her work, the employer has to respond...

What Can Beatles Songs Tell Us About Relationships and Divorce?

Mar 17, 2026 | Written by: William J. Rudnik, Esq. | Share

When I was younger, I was not a big fan of the Beatles. However, as I got older, I began to appreciate more of their music. More recently, I have come to appreciate the amazing combination of...

Avoiding Guardianships With Powers of Attorney

Mar 12, 2026 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. | Share

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a document in which a person, the principal, voluntarily gives the power to an Agent, or Attorney-in-Fact (not a lawyer as the title suggests) to handle the principal’s...

Marital Contretemps or Domestic Violence?

Mar 4, 2026 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. | Share

Marital contretemps can be defined as or referred to as minor arguments, bickering, or disagreements between couples that do not rise to the level of domestic violence. It often describes routine...

New and Important Changes to the Custody Statute in New Jersey

Feb 11, 2026 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. | Share

On January 20, 2026, the NJ legislature passed a new bill that amends the custody statute in the State of New Jersey. The resulting changes have the potential for very significant implications. ...

Cryptocurrency & Divorce

Jan 14, 2026 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. | Share

There is currently a lag in the law pertaining to cryptocurrencies, particularly with regard to divorce. Many families, and particularly millennials, often hold various forms of cryptocurrency, and...

Three Recent Updates in Family Law

Dec 8, 2025 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. | Share

Each day our attorneys receive a list of daily decisions, notifying us of decisions made from the Trial Court to the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Being up to date with new case law is critically...

Let's Talk Turkey: Thanksgiving FAQ About Divorce

Nov 12, 2025 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. | Share

Although we have previously written several articles about divorce/family law that included frequently asked questions, those FAQs seem to be quite popular. As such, and in an effort to give thanks...