Rabbi Mendel Epstein’s heart may have been in the right place when he tried to help Jewish women get a divorce from their unwilling husbands. However, the methods he allegedly used to “convince” the husbands to consent to the divorce have place…
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At some point while representing a divorced/divorcing client, I ask him/her: “When did you realize your marriage was over?” The responses usually fall into (3) three categories: 1. Before the wedding These clients feel the marriage was doomed fro…
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1. Your lawyer can counsel you before Before you start the mediation process, your own independent lawyer can help you chose the right mediator for your case. She can tell you the relevant documents to bring to mediation and what documentation you sh…
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“Help me help you.” – Jerry McGuire During the course of the attorney-client relationship, I will ask you for many, many documents, among other information. I can’t put into words the value of having a client that is organized, responsive and…
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It is sometimes easy to forget that celebrities are humans too, and not quite as “larger than life” as they seem. As such, they are prone to the same trials and tribulations as everyone else, which includes relationship troubles. Here we…
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An exciting career opportunity. A remarriage. A much needed support system. A lower cost of living. Going “home” to the family and friends you left when you moved to New Jersey with your now ex-spouse. There are many possible reasons for a reloca…
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We are proud to announce that Melissa M. Ruvolo, Esq. and Kelsey Mulholland, Esq. have each been designated by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as one of the “10 Best” Family Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in New Jersey.…
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This is probably the most commonly asked question during a consultation. This blog is intended to provide a very basic overview of the calculation of child support in New Jersey. Bear in mind that like many other areas of family law, there are deviat…
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As societies and relationships change, the subject of divorce in America remains steadfast. What could be accounting for this rise in divorce? Changing attitudes about monogamy? Marriage in general? Our below infographic seeks to highlight a few key…
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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…
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