FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Cheryl Van Sciver, Adinolfi, Roberto & Burick, P.A.
Phone: 856-428-8334
Address: 8000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 200N, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (January 8, 2026) — Adinolfi, Roberto & Burick, P.A. (ARBM) is proud to announce that partner Thomas A. Roberto, Esq. will be a featured presenter at the New Jersey Family Law Symposium Friday night program, “Death and Family Law,” to be held Friday, January 23, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick.
Family litigation rarely follows a predictable script—and few events disrupt a matter more than the death of a party. This practitioner-focused seminar addresses the real-world procedural, evidentiary, and strategic issues that can arise when a party dies during or after matrimonial or non-dissolution proceedings. The panel will cover topics including:
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How to proceed if one party to a divorce action dies during litigation
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Presenting evidence to support equitable distribution factors when a party is deceased
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How to proceed if a party in a non-dissolution action dies
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Whether child support ends upon a parent’s death
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Custody, parenting time, and visitation issues after a parent’s death (including potential rights of grandparents, siblings, and other family members)
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Drafting settlement agreement and estate-planning language to protect a child’s care, custody, and support if one or both parents die after divorce
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Collecting legal fees from the estate of a deceased client
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Effective use of life insurance in family law matters
“Family lawyers are trained to plan for conflict—but death introduces a different kind of urgency,” said Roberto. “This program is designed to give practitioners practical guidance for protecting clients, children, and the integrity of the process when the unexpected happens.” Roberto joins a distinguished slate of presenters and moderator John F. DeBartolo, Esq., alongside members of the judiciary and experienced practitioners from across the state.
About Thomas A. Roberto, Esq.
Thomas A. Roberto is a partner and shareholder at Adinolfi, Roberto & Burick, P.A., where he focuses exclusively on family law. He represents clients in all aspects of family law and handles matters through all stages of litigation, including trials, appeals, and emergent applications. Roberto is admitted in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, serves on the Family Law Section Executive Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association, and is a managing editor of the New Jersey Family Lawyer.
About Adinolfi, Roberto & Burick, P.A.
Located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Adinolfi, Roberto & Burick, P.A. is one of the largest family law firms in New Jersey, focused on divorce and family law matters. The firm serves clients across New Jersey with a team approach built on experience, responsiveness, and practical advocacy.
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