There are certain concepts and phrases we hear a lot in this practice. A common one is that the other parent/spouse/party won’t “let” someone do something, which initiates a family law issue. That could be seeing their children, using marital money, or any other number of issues. The most common complaints usually fall into twoRead more
Steve Urkel on the old sitcom “Family Matters” was often heard saying “Did I do that?” When Urkel did it, it was scripted, make-believe and designed for a laugh. However, there is a much different context in which this phrase comes up more often than many people ever realize: Domestic Violence. Although domestic violence hasRead more
Not exactly, but that is how a lot of people feel when it comes to property distribution (equitable distribution) in divorces. We often hear “But that’s MY pension, I earned it! Why do I have to share it with my spouse?” Fill in any word after “my” and you get the idea (house, car, bankRead more
“Civil Restraints” are a way to resolve pending domestic violence cases without a trial or the entry of a formal restraining order. After an initial Temporary Restraining Order (T.R.O.) is granted, a case is scheduled for a trial to determine whether or not that temporary order is to be made “final”. A Final Restraining OrderRead more
The unfortunate reality is that Domestic Violence remains prevalent in American society. As a matrimonial attorney, I often meet with clients who have previously been abused by a significant other and/or are currently involved in an abusive relationship. Unfortunately, studies show that it often takes years and multiple acts of abuse before the victim leavesRead more
Is there such a thing as a “quickie” divorce in New Jersey? Maybe. The answer depends on how you define “quick,” whether your spouse will fully cooperate, and how crowded the court docket may be in any given month. Read more
