As a divorcing parent, you may be experiencing loss and grief that can come with ending your marriage. Likewise, the physical dismantling of the family unit can be truly traumatic for kids. They are losing the only life they’ve ever…
The latest annual report issued by the New Jersey judiciary for the year ending June 30, 2021 shows a growing backlog of divorce cases amidst a historic statewide judge shortage. According to the acting administrative director of the New Jersey…
Even before the pandemic and resulting historic state-wide New Jersey court crisis, divorcing spouses could expect to save time, money, and aggravation by reaching out of court divorce agreements. But when the pandemic forced courthouses to close for most in-person…
On the heels of the global pandemic, there is now a historic state-wide New Jersey court crisis – not just in family court, but in the civil, criminal, and other divisions as well. When the pandemic hit, buildings were closed…
You might no longer wish to continue living with your spouse, yet you’re not yet ready to get a divorce. Perhaps your home has become a constant battleground, a source of stress more than anything else. Perhaps you wish to separate…
Parenting roles have come a long way. And for separated and divorced parents, New Jersey law has come to reflect these changing roles. Back when my parents were divorced in the late 1970s, it was typically the mom’s role as…
Divorce is never easy. And the thought of going to court can make it that much worse. It might help to know that court is not your only option – in fact, the vast majority of New Jersey divorces settle…
From time to time, I get calls from people struggling with a family law issue and want to know if I offer “free consultations.” Common family law issues include: How does property get divided in a divorce? What are my…
Divorcing spouses should not rush to court these days. Once you file a divorce complaint with the court, you’re on the court’s timeline and required to attend mandatory settlement conferences and mediation to try to reach an agreement on issues…
Divorcing spouses and their attorneys have been appearing in court remotely since the start of the pandemic. According to some New Jersey family court judges, court appearances will not resume in person until sometime in late 2022. In the meantime,…
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