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
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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
The Federal government is sending out money to many Americans, loosening restrictive access to retirement monies, and a host of other options to get cash into the pockets of those hardest hit by the public health emergency created by the coronavirus. If you are struggling with the fallout of coronavirus you may soon be ableRead more
With COVID-19, you and your attorney dealing with your family law matters are now facing unsettled and unprecedented issues. The following are some tips for dealing with family law issues related to the COVID 19 pandemic: PARENTING TIME ISSUES It is very difficult to determine how to handle your custody matter when your children areRead more
Courts across the state have adjusted their policies and calendars in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Because this is a fluid and still evolving situation, the current directives and policies implemented by the Courts are subject to change. At present, the current landscape in the Camden County Family Division is as follows: Family CourtRead more
We all have been navigating the coronavirus public health emergency and adapting moment to moment. During this time, we are acutely aware of how our clients are being adversely impacted in all aspects of their lives. For families going through divorce, some of these issues have created even more uncertainty and stress in an alreadyRead more