From “Be Mine” to “I Don’t”: Divorce Candy Conversation Hearts for the Newly Separated
If your 2025 New Year’s resolution was a fresh start, one of the first major Hallmark holidays that can be difficult for the newly separated is Valentine’s Day. What used to be a celebration wrapped… >
Lessons About Divorce from Football
As we approach the Big Game in February, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement. For anyone going through a divorce, football offers important lessons about strategy, resilience, and teamwork. While footb… >
The Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act (VASPA), An Unknown Source of Protection
A little-known statute that offers significant protection to survivors of sexually related crimes in New Jersey is the Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection Act (VASPA). The VASPA statute is not ne… >
In New Jersey, as in other states, the division of retirement funds—such as pensions, 401(k)s, and other retirement plans—requires a legal document known as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDR… >
Navigating Holiday Time-Sharing Conflicts: Tips for Parents
The holiday season can be a magical time for families, but for divorced or separated parents, managing holiday schedules can sometimes feel challenging. As life evolves, the parenting plan that initially worked… >
The Use of Collaborative Divorce in New Jersey
Divorce can be a challenging and emotional experience for any couple. Traditionally, the process has been adversarial, with each spouse often working against the other in the courtroom. However, there is an alt… >
It's a Matter of Time -- Parenting Time
In New Jersey, parenting time schedules are critical components of any divorce involving children. The parenting time schedule, which takes into account the best interests of the children, outlines how pa… >
Hang On a Minute! Assessing the True Nature of Emergency Applications in New Jersey Divorce Matters
As family law practitioners, we often receive urgent communications from clients advising that there is an emergency, and they want to be heard by the Court right away. It is important for litigants involved in… >
Working "Off the Clock" Before or After a Shift
Under New Jersey state law, employees must be paid for all hours worked. While federal law is a little more restrictive, employees are still entitled to be paid for all time spent on activities that are i… >
It Must Be True...I Read It Online...And My Friend Told Me
When a person is contemplating a divorce, he or she seeks information from all available sources, including, but not limited to, the internet, and family and friends. While family and friends have good in… >
