Divorce is one of the most emotionally challenging events in life, very similar to the death of a family member or friend. Once it is over, it is important to take steps to recover and stabilize as you enter a new phase of life. First, taking care of yourself is...
South Jersey Family Law Blog
Business Valuations in Divorce Matters – A Skilled Attorney is Key
Choosing the correct attorney is even more critical if a business is involved in a divorce. It is such a complicated area that inexperience or inattention to detail can spell financial disaster for either spouse. New Jersey courts take a very broad view of property...
New Law Provides More Access to Victims of Domestic Violence in Obtaining Temporary Restraining Orders
Long gone are the days of landline phones and rather now the vast majority of Americans own a cell phone with nine out of ten owning a smartphone. Advances in technology, such as smartphones with audio and video recording features, have enabled individuals to capture...
Back to school: How divorce and shared custody can affect kids
The back-to-school season often involves numerous major transitions for families. Parents have to adjust to the drop-off process at the school, while the children have to remember their class schedules or get to know a new teacher. Back-to-school season is a hectic...
Navigating divorce with civility via divorce mediation
Divorce can be a complex and emotionally charged process. Some couples share a goal of a clean break and quick resolution. Others have more complicated issues to deal with, including shared finances, child custody considerations, and the lingering threads of a life...
What happens when the parent of the primary residence wants to relocate with the child?
When deciding custody, the primary and overarching consideration in custody disputes is the best interest of the children. Kinsella v. Kinsella, 150 N.J. 276, 317 (1997). This criterion involves evaluation of the safety, happiness, and physical, mental and moral...
What is parenting coordination?
When parents decide to separate, they often reach agreements about custody and parenting time. Sometimes they need to go to court or mediate to resolve their differences. In any situation, issues arise in the future that may not have been considered or unresolved...
What rules apply when grandparents seek visitation in New Jersey?
In many families, grandparents are an integral part of their grandchildren’s lives. In addition to the loving family relationship, many grandparents also provide financial support, offer childcare, and play other roles in the family’s day-to-day life. These...
Misconceptions About Domestic Violence
The Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation case was perhaps the most famous and public trial since the OJ Simpson case. Seemingly overnight, the six-week long trial garnered millions of views. besides the ability to watch the trial live, we saw a surge in social media...
How military service can impact divorce
In many ways, divorce involving a military service member is the same as civilian divorce. The same New Jersey statutes apply to servicemembers as to civilians, which means the courts will take the same approach to deciding issues of child custody, financial support...


