You just called a law firm. They said they need to perform a conflict check. You might wonder why. An attorney can only represent one side of a dispute. The things you tell an attorney during a consultation are protected by attorney-client privilege, even if you never...
Family Law
New Jersey Courts React Quickly to COVID-19
The New Jersey Court system has reacted quickly to the Covid-19 crisis, issuing directives and Orders designed to keep the Courts open during these difficult times. Most family law matters - divorces, custody cases, domestic violence hearings - are taking place...
How do stimulus checks work for divorced parents?
President Donald Trump recently signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) into law. The law results in a stimulus check to families throughout the country. Each qualifying individual is slotted to receive $1,200 and those with children will...
Court Orders for Custody and Parenting Time During COVID-19
The Supreme Court in the state of Delaware has issued a directive clarifying that current governmental restrictions on working, traveling or social interaction do not apply to existing Court Orders or agreements concerning custody or parenting time. Leaders in New...
Navigating the Family Through COVID-19
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are trying to navigate caring for and schooling children who are out of school for the indefinite future while balancing work-from-home or unemployment. For those parents who are divorced or separated, these...