There is no shortage of challenges facing military families, between the stress of moving around so often, the fears associated with deployments, and the pain of physical injuries and mental illness. Not surprisingly, this lifestyle can put incredible strain on...
South Jersey Family Law Blog
4 factors that can lead to loss of physical and/or legal custody
Fighting for custody of your child can be among the most painful, upsetting experiences you go through as a parent. This can be especially true if there are certain attributes or events that put you in an unfavorable light. Of course, we all make mistakes and have...
Benchmark Decision Relative to Military Divorce and Spousal Benefits
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled on a dispute over military benefits in a post-judgment military divorce matter between a 20-year Air Force vet and his ex-wife. It found that, once the vet had waived part of his retirement pay for disability benefits, his...
Drew Barrymore Is Co-Parenting Amicably. How Is She Doing It?
Actress and director Drew Barrymore practically grew up in Hollywood. She was 7 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" came to theaters, and she was still going strong in this year's "How to Be Single." She is single herself these days. Now 41, she ended a four-year...
Prenuptial Agreements May Be Great, But What About the Process?
The holiday season is a popular time for engagements. Watching your beloved unwrap a sparkling engagement ring is so romantic -- but hopefully, you and your intended had discussed your vision for marriage long before you bought that ring. Have you considered a...
Divorcing Couples Take Control Of The Process
Spouses decide to divorce for various reasons and while making the decision to end a marriage is never easy, it's often truly the best option for all involved parties. While television programs and movies often portray divorcing spouses as being out for blood and...
A good example of the qualities of a good lawyer via Netflix’s “Making a Murderer”
A good example of the qualities of a good lawyer may be viewed actually by watching "Making a Murderer," the Netflix docuseries, and observing the defendant's attorneys. People are often mislead by the popular misconception that the loudest and most aggressive lawyer...
Get a New Will, POA, and Advance Medical Directive During Your Divorce
Dont forget to get a new Will, Power of Attorney (POA) and Advance Medical Directive during your divorce process or immediately thereafter. Although the NJ divorce process might automatically revoke certain important legal documents such as an Advance Medical...
Bounds of Advocacy vs. Divorce Rage Phenomenon
In the practice of matrimonial and family law, commitment to the Bounds of Advocacy distinguishes a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers from other practitioners to successfully counteract the "divorce rage" phenomenon. The Bounds of Advocacy...
Requesting a Triennial Review of Child Support
Requesting a triennial review of your child support isn't always a good idea. The fact is that a triennial review of your child support could also work against you. The calculation of child support is one of the most significant issues in family law matters. The New...


