This year, more than 30,000 students will graduate from law schools across the country. Many will walk in cap and gown in the next month, with looming questions of where to go from there. The big secret about law school is that it teaches you to think like a lawyer...
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...
Statistical trends still show that over half of married couples are likely to divorce. With this in mind, those who are getting ready to get married or who are currently married may wonder what it takes to succeed? What actually makes for a happy married life? The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Signing a prenuptial agreement is an important and valuable step to protecting yourself in life after marriage. The unfortunate reality is that not all marriages last, and signing a prenup can be a critical means of self-preservation. That being said, there are cases...
In NJ Family Law matters, who gets to choose the preschool when parents are separated or divorced is often an issue. Your child is able to enroll for preschool virtually anywhere. Many parents argue over the choice of which preschool and its location. Additionally,...
