Halloween is a big holiday for children (and even adults). Who doesn’t love the idea of getting dressed up in a costume for a night and getting endless free candy? While kids see Halloween as a very exciting event, right up there with Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny, Halloween is often a point ofRead more
Kids are back in school whether it is remote, hybrid, or full-time. This has made me feel as if life has returned a little bit back to normal. But, how much back to normal can we really be right now? Is it safe for our kids to be playing soccer or taking dance lessons? What if you think it isRead more
Sadly, over 50% of marriages end in divorce. As part of the divorce process, many of the people involved are either buying or selling a house, or both. Protecting your credit rating as you move through divorce is critical as couples separate and need to potentially access loans on their own. I can assist myRead more
Coronavirus is impacting us in ways that require more than just social distancing and “washing your hands.” When it comes to divorce and the equitable distribution of marital assets, the valuation of such assets are key factors in the fair resolution of the case. If your pending divorce involves the valuing of business interests orRead more
As if the COVID-19 crisis has not done enough damage, extra stress and too much forced togetherness may be causing some married couples to call in the divorce lawyers. Here is what happens tax-wise to a divorcing couple’s marital home or principal residence, which may be one of their biggest assets. Home sales often occur duringRead more
School is almost back in New Jersey, and many families are struggling with the decision to allow their children to go back to some type of in-person learning or continue remote. What happens when divorced parents cannot agree? If you have joint legal custody, who decides? Several months ago, when COVID-19 first occurred, we wereRead more
We have previously blogged about some of the common misconceptions about the divorce process in New Jersey. This blog will pick up on another popular New Jersey divorce myth: Legal separation exists for married couples. Many spouses choose to live separate and apart before and/or while pursuing a divorce, and there are a myriadRead more
Deciding whether to send your children back to the school building in the Fall, home school, or opt for online learning has been a difficult one for many New Jersey families. Here are my thoughts. One parent may be worried that the lack of in-person contact with other students, other children, teachers, other educators; that’sRead more
According to research, March is the most popular month to file for divorce. This past March, however, we also began dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and self-quarantining. Most families have had to endure financial hardship, childcare issues and the inability to live life outside their homes. These massive disruptions to daily living and finances undoubtedlyRead more
The court shutdown in New Jersey was unprecedented. The need to save lives took precedence over everything else. But now, with the state slowly reopening, the legal community must confront the complications that have arisen from the shutdown. I am a family law litigator. In family law, real-world events can have massive effects on ourRead more
