As parents of young children, we understand that the holidays are an extremely busy time of year. The holidays can prove to be even more stressful and daunting for those who are divorced or are divorcing. Below are our top 3...
The AAML – Who Are They and Why Should You Hire One?
Jul 13, 2022
There are many factors to consider when choosing an attorney in a family law matter. With so many matrimonial lawyers, how do you choose? Whether you are facing divorce, child custody and relocation, alimony issues, domestic...
Will You Marry Us?
Jun 22, 2022
Often, when people think of family law issues, they think of ending a marriage or civil union and the legal issues that are involved, such as child custody and property division. However, family law also...
Dr. Dre vs. Nicole Young: The Divorce Allegations Andre “Dr. Dre” Young and Nicole Young have reached a divorce settlement, according to TMZ. Young first filed for divorce from Dr. Dre in June 2020, after 24 years of...
Divorces aren’t easy and they aren’t something most couples plan. Even if there is a plan in place (prenuptial agreement or postnuptial agreement), there are probably many more issues that need to be addressed. These...
Sonya and Dell Curry, the parents of NBA players Stephen and Seth Curry, jointly announced to People last month that after 33 years of marriage and “after exploring a trial separation over the past year and much...
On June 14, 2021, Philips Respironics voluntarily recalled certain ventilation and sleep apnea devices due to potential health risks.[1] According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), The polyester-based...
In 2014, cohabitation was precisely defined in section (n) of the alimony statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. It states in the relevant part, “Alimony may be suspended or terminated if the payee cohabits with another person.” In...
Bill & Melinda Gates: What Can We Learn from the Gateses’ Divorce in the State of New Jersey? Bill and Melinda Gates jointly announced on Twitter on May 3, 2021, that after 27 years of marriage and “[a]fter a great...
Going through a divorce is an emotionally difficult process, especially when there are children involved. As a parent, it is important to focus on the current custody agreement. However, it is also important to devise...
Private: COVID-19 Cruise Company Cases
Dec 21, 2020
Amidst the COVID pandemic, researchers have begun looking into how the spread of the virus had become so prolific as quickly as it did. The truth was it was a variety of factors, the prolific amount of travel is one of the...
Change in Circumstance and What it Means for You
Nov 11, 2020
If you or a loved one have ever gone through a divorce, you know the dreaded phrase: change in circumstances. This phrase is used when attempting to alter an alimony or child support obligation under the belief that this...
What is the Role of a Guardian ad litem?
Oct 23, 2020
During the divorce process, parents often find themselves unable to come to a mutual agreement as to custody and parenting time. It is then up to the court to determine parenting and custody arrangements that are in the best...
Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic we have had to adapt and change in many ways. With businesses and schools operating in altered capacities, there have been significant changes in the daily norm; the field of family law is...
If you are involved in a dispute with your ex-spouse and you believe he or she is recklessly spending the money from joint accounts and/or unethically taking money from savings, such as college funds for children, an...
Partitioning the Home When Not Married
Jun 19, 2020
Many couples are choosing to live together without getting married. This can be concerning to some couples if they reside in a home that is jointly owned or only owned by one of them? In a recent unpublished Chancery Division...
As a society, we hope that parents always have the best interests of their children at heart but unfortunately that is not always the case. Due to this, courts have consistently held that a child’s “best interests”...
Post-Judgment Modifications in New Jersey Family Law
Jun 01, 2020
Your divorce is not finalized until a Judgment of Divorce is entered by the court. Typically, the Judgment incorporates an agreement between you and your now ex-spouse governing what happens moving...
COVID-19 Negligence at Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities: You May Have a Claim
May 29, 2020
Did you or your loved one contract COVID-19 at a nursing home or assisted living facility? We are here to help. To date, New Jersey is battling America’s second highest novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection rate. ...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Family Law in New Jersey
May 29, 2020
In the family law context, COVID-19 has had a profound impact on how most issues are addressed. For example, in the divorce context, there are four primary issues that are addressed in each matter if applicable: (1) custody...