Discovery and social media Everyone seems to live on their phones and social media these days— Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Whats Ap, YouTube, Snapchat, Messenger, LinkedIn, etc. —posting updates, stories, blogs, videos, you name it. Did you know that this came come back to bite you, though? In family actions, “[e]xcept for summary actions andRead more
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Money matters are often at the heart of divorce disputes. If you happen to be in the midst of splitting from your spouse or are considering it, be aware that aside from the price tag of divorce there are other parts of the process that can unexpectedly end up costing you money. You should haveRead more
So your spouse just advised you that he/she wants a divorce. In most cases this is not a total surprise, but usually one spouse is much further along in the emotional and logistical process than the other. So if you are still at the starting line, here’s a few things to do right away: First,Read 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
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
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
I, like you, have been thrust into distance learning, home schooling or whatever you want to call this chaos. Home schooling has never appealed to me and that has not changed these past 2 months. While I knew deep down that school would not reopen this school year when Governor Murphy made the announcement, IRead more
We know that many divorced and separated parents are still struggling with custody and parenting time issues during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the traditional refrain that parents should act in the “best interests” of the children still holds true, it can be difficult to make practical decisions about exactly what is best for aRead more
We are many days into the COVID-19 crisis and the Stay at Home Orders barring all non-essential travel. The kitchen table is now repurposed as the work-home-office, the new-distance-learning- school and maybe even used to eat once in a while. Kids are home. Parents are home. Sports are canceled. Walking out to get the mailRead more
Not quite business as usual in courtrooms across New Jersey, but features like Zoom video conferencing are allowing citizens access to the the state’s judicial system. After almost 30 years of practicing Family Law there is little that I can say is a completely new experience, but yesterday was a first. I appeared for court,Read more