This is the time of year for dressing up and wearing disguises for Halloween. One unwelcome “disguise,” however, is that of the collaborative divorce lawyer who is not. This is not an easy disguise to uncover for the spouse considering…
This week on September 10, 2014, Governor Christie signed into law a bill that would make major changes to New Jersey alimony law. The new alimony law took effect on September 11, 2014. Significantly, under the new law, the term “permanent” alimony…
This week on September 10, 2014, Governor Christie signed into law The Family Collaborative Law Act, which would allow divorcing couples to obtain a “collaborative divorce” in New Jersey. The new law took effect on September 11, 2014. Collaborative Divorce is…
It’s that time of year again –back to school! If you have children and are divorced or are an unmarried parent, communicating with your ex about details and costs of extracurricular activities and school events can be challenging at best.…
The time spent planning a wedding can be a whirlwind of hopes and dreams. There are often dreams of spending your lives together as a family in a perfect home surrounded by a white picket fence where you will remain in…
It’s a simple fact that parents are children’s first and most powerful role models. When you and your spouse are in the midst of divorce, therefore, your children continue to look to you as their role model. Now, more than…
For many of you who have decided to divorce or have been divorced but the divorce agreement is outdated, the thought of picking up the phone (or going online) to contact a divorce and family lawyer evokes apprehension and queasiness, much…
Let’s face it, how we communicate has the power to determine the nature and strength of our relationships and connections, whether in the workplace or at home. Poor communication skills can break down relationships and escalate conflict. That’s why it’s…
Just over a week ago, a bill that would make major changes to New Jersey alimony law overwhelmingly passed the New Jersey state Senate. The bill now awaits Governor Christie’s signature, which is needed to become law. Significantly, under the…
This week, the New Jersey Assembly approved The Family Collaborative Law Act, which would allow divorcing couples to obtain a “collaborative divorce” in New Jersey. Collaborative Divorce is similar to mediation but generally more effective because both spouses have their…
