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Parallel Parenting: A Sol…

Parallel Parenting: A Solution for Shared Child Custody

Parenting is one of the most important issues to settle during a divorce. It can also be one of the most difficult. Parents often have conflicting ideas about how to raise children and these differences become even more obvious when the marriage ends… Read More
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The Possibility of Co-Own…

The Possibility of Co-Owning or Sharing Property After Divorce

During a divorce proceeding, marital assets are divided between the two parties. New Jersey law states that all property acquired during a marriage is marital property regardless of how it is titled. The courts also follow a policy of equitable distr… Read More
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Bird’s Nest Custody: A…

Bird’s Nest Custody: A Potential Option That May Be Better for the Kids

Divorce can be a difficult time for both parents and children; the upheaval and sense of instability that children may experience can be particularly challenging. While children often benefit from being able to spend plenty of time with both parents,… Read More
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Divorce and Children - Infographic

Divorce is extremely common and often times inevitable. It is important to understand the potential risks, but also preliminary measures necessary to prevent or minimize negative effects to your child’s well being throughout the break up. We ha… Read More
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Seeking Retroactive Child…

Seeking Retroactive Child Support – Protect Yourself at the Outset

In New Jersey, it is well settled that child support belongs to the child and both parents have a mutual obligation to support their children. Child support is calculated using the Child Support Guidelines, which is a mathematical formula that estima… Read More
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Don’t Be a Meanie: A Ch…

Don’t Be a Meanie: A Child’s Perspective of her Divorced Parents Arguing

Over the weekend, a divorced mother posted a video depicting her six-year-old daughter, Tiana, demanding that her mother and ex-husband “be friends” after Tiana witnessed them arguing. It’s a “must see” for any divorced or separ… Read More
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Five Divorce Movies We Ca…

Five Divorce Movies We Can Learn From (Spoiler Alert!)

1. IT’S COMPLICATED Ten years after their divorce, Jane (Meryl Streep) and Jake (Alec Baldwin) rekindle their spark and have an affair. Their adult children are not happy about this as they are still recovering from their parents’ divorce. I comm… Read More
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How Having a Special Need…

How Having a Special Needs Child Made Me a Better Family Law Attorney

All of my clients share their most personal thoughts, feelings and experiences with me. It’s the nature of my job as a family law attorney. I work in a field that is highly emotional, judgmental and frankly, sometimes physically and mentally draini… Read More
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How to Tell Your Children About Divorce

Regardless of whether your kids are teenagers or toddlers, the most difficult part of the divorce process is telling them that mommy and daddy are getting a divorce. To minimize the adverse emotional impact this conversation will have on your child(r… Read More
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