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
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
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
Dear Clients, I write to you at this most unprecedented time, not only for our collective wellbeing, but specifically regarding the practice of family law. Our current situation is like nothing I have experienced in my 43 years practicing family law. Yet, even in these challenging times, my firm continues to work diligently to ensure the mostRead more
Is your child has been accepted to college for Fall, 2020, or is starting up again for another year at his or her college or university. In New Jersey, divorced or separated parents can and likely will be called upon if there is a dispute filed in court to contribute payment of college contribution. So,Read more
We previously blogged about the guidelines prepared by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (“AAML”) and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (“AFCC”) in March 2020 for parents dealing with custody and parenting time issues during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We know that many divorced and separated parents are still struggling with issues relatingRead more
In normal times, a child support or alimony-paying parent who experiences a substantial loss in income can file an appropriate application seeking a reduction in support. However, the coronavirus crisis has effectively frozen the scheduling, but not the filing, of new matters. This lack of immediate access to the courts should not discourage child-support payingRead more
The health, safety and well-being of children and families remain my foremost consideration during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This is an extremely difficult and stressful period for everyone. On the one hand, there is an existing parenting order. There is a presumption that all orders should be respected and complied with. More to theRead 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
