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February 14, 2019
Does Valentine’s Day cause divorce?
I recently came across this article Day after Valentine’s kicks off divorce season on CNN’s website. It discusses the increase in people seeking divorce, and in one study, this increase was about 40% during this particular season of love. According to the article, some believe Valentine’s Day triggers spouses to make a move in their marriage. It also mentions several other factors, such…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
February 11, 2019
What Records and Documents Should I Gather if I am Considering a Divorce?
If you are considering a divorce in New Jersey, a wise starting point is to inventory your financial records and documents. Here is a list of 14 records you should gather: Social Security Earnings Statement. This is a snap shot of both parties’ respective income. The statement shows a clear picture of the earning history…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
February 3, 2019
Private School Costs in New Jersey
In a New Jersey case where the parties’ agreement calls for them to “equally divide…school costs,” and one party does not contribute to the costs for years, even though not explicitly asked to do so, a court can enforce the agreement and compel contribution. In the unpublished Appellate Division case of Hnatowski v. Hnatowski,…
File Under: Child Support, College Expenses, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
February 2, 2019
College Contributions in New Jersey Divorce Law
Divorced parents in New Jersey have an obligation to contribute to their children’s college expenses. On the other hand, married parents in New Jersey do not have the same obligation. The case of Newburgh v. Arrigo provides a list of factors for a court to consider in assessing the obligation of the parents. This…
File Under: Child Support, College Expenses, Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
February 1, 2019
Myths & Facts in New Jersey Divorce Law
Clients are often misguided as to their rights and obligations in a divorce and, because of this, their expectations are often unrealistic. Often, clients will tell me what they believe the law to be; only for me to have to tell them otherwise. Below are 6 of the the most common misperceptions that I…
File Under: Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Separation
February 1, 2019
An Emotionally Healthy Divorce in New Jersey
One of my hardest jobs as a divorce lawyer is managing an angry and bitter client. It always troubles me when a client demands that I get them justice or retribution through the divorce process. It is generally a difficult conversation and contrary to every stereotype believed by the client. Justice is not always,…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
January 31, 2019
Super Bowl Sunday – Dangerous Day for Men and Women?
This Sunday, America will be celebrating our non-official national holiday – The Super Bowl. As a divorce lawyer, I sometimes get asked, “Is it true that there are more domestic violence incidents on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day?” The Myth During my 21 years of practicing divorce law, I have not seen an…
File Under: Divorce, Domestic Violence, Matrimonial & Family Law
January 31, 2019
Protecting Personal Information in a New Jersey Divorce
The basic presumption in New Jersey is that Court records are open to the public. This means that anyone can go into a New Jersey courthouse and review a divorce file of a relative, friend, or even a stranger. Before irreconcilable differences became a viable option as a cause of action for divorce, many…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
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