Once in the midst of a family law action, it often feels like time stands still or at least drags way out and plods along. It is easy to get caught up in the emotional tidal wave that family actions involve and more often than not, rather than face it head on and rip theRead more
New Jersey guarantees a free public education to children who live in the state. This free public education is only offered by the district in which the children live a majority of the year or the districts where the children split their time equally.Read more
WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF RETIREMENT ON ONE’S ALIMONY ENTITLEMENT / OBLIGATION ? One of the more common questions we get from our clients has to do with the impact of retirement on the issue of alimony.Read more
HADDONFIELD, N.J. — The Family Law firm of Adinolfi & Packman, P.A. is proud to congratulate partner and shareholder Robert Adinolfi, Esquire for his recent selection as a New Jersey Super Lawyers 2017 by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Read more
When is a deal a deal? This isn’t such an easy question to answer in Family Court. Well over 95% of all divorce cases settle eventually. Trials are the exception, by far. With thousands of cases settling every year, then, what is that magic moment when a settlement is binding and enforceable?Read more
Everyone knows the famous Gloria Gaynor song “I Will Survive” and if you, like me, took Evidence with the then-Professor Jack Sabatino now the Judge of the Appellate Division, you learned all of the Hearsay exceptions to the theme of “I Will Survive”, but what does the mean in terms of your pension?Read more
Some families have child-related expenses that are not incurred by many other families. Families with special needs children often bear the financial burden of many additional expenses for their children’s health, educational, and care. These expenses are not “optional” for many special needs children, they are necessary for the children’s development and safety. Some examplesRead more
You’re 65 years old, you’ve been working since you were 18 years old and it’s time to call it a day. Who wants to work forever? Retire while you still have the energy, health and will to travel the world and check off all the items on your bucket list. But, wait a second. HowRead more
Everyone has heard that the saying that the “devil is in the details”. In family law matters, this translates to “the details are important”. VERY important. Family law matters are case-sensitive.Read more
“I don’t need an attorney for this divorce. We agree on everything so it’s easy, right?” Wrong! This is one of the most important transactions in your life. Why would you risk proceeding without legal counsel? While spending money on a lawyer is the last thing most people would like to do (perhaps maybe we beatRead more
