By: Karolina Dehnhard, Esq. Legislature finds and declares that domestic violence is a serious crime against society; that there are thousands of persons in this State who are regularly ...
Tag: Divorce
Child Custody, Co-Parenting and Decision-Making
In a divorce or separation, parents ask: “Who gets the children?” But children are not possessions to be bargained for or won. Consider asking a different question: “What do ...
DIVORCE – PAYING ATTENTION TO SPECIAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN
In any divorce and family law proceeding involving dependent children, one of the most important concerns is custody and parenting time. When a child has special needs, the determination ...
THE LAW ON REMOVING A CHILD FROM NEW JERSEY
On August 8, 2017, the law governing a parent’s ability to move with their child out of New Jersey changed dramatically. New Jersey joined 42 other states in our ...
DIVORCE – PAYING FOR COLLEGE
By: Amy Wechsler, Esq. Unlike most states, New Jersey family courts have the authority to require divorced and separated parents to contribute to their children’s college expenses. When negotiating ...
THE KEY TO LEAVING: FINDING YOUR A-HA MOMENT
I was recently talking to a friend “Ava” about her divorce experience. I often encounter prospective clients that, despite being in my office to inquire about divorce, don’t seem ...
INVALUABLE EXPERTS IN VALUING YOUR MARITAL ESTATE
Any divorce requires the parties to identify and value their assets and debts so that they can be fairly divided. Often times, there are assets that may be hard ...
Advice To The Prospective Divorce Client
If you think you may want a divorce, consider the following things to do and documents to obtain: Social Security Earnings Statements: These are a wonderful snapshot of parties’ ...
Ten Things Divorcing Parents Should Never Say To Their Children
After 20 years of exclusively practicing matrimonial and family law, there are things I know for sure about divorce. I know for sure and without a doubt that ...